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 The right tool for the job, August 3, 2007
By Utility Cyclist (NC, USA)
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Like all Park tools, this one is nicely made and has a good "feel" to it. Unless you're a professional bike mechanic, you probably won't use this tool often--but when you need it, nothing else will work. I may not use it again for years--but it's nice to have it in my toolbox, just in case.
A couple of notes for beginners: you will also need 1.) a chainwhip, and 2.) a big Crescent wrench. I learned this the hard way. If you have all three tools, you can remove your cassette in a couple of minutes. If you don't have all three tools, forget it! (Most people probably already know this, but I guess I was a slow learner!)
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Park tool Lockring tool.(FR-5 G), January 31, 2009
By Consistentbike (TX)
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This my review for the FR-5G from Park tool.
There is not much to it.It is a very good quality piece. It seems to be machined out of a very high quality steel,stainless or other solid metal ( heat treated maybe). The finish will keep it from corroding for a very long time. The guide pin is removable and screws on and off. It is supposed to work on Shimano, Sram, Suntour, Sunrace, Chris King, etc but I have only tried it with my Shimano Megadrive and works great!
The price might be a couple dollars higher that a normal FR-5 which does not have the guide pin. The guide pin is not necessary and usually the axle skewer can be used as a guide. It is up you which one you buy. I just figured better safe than sorry (in case the skewer trick does not work), plus you get the precision and quality of Park Tool.
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Works very nicely, May 22, 2007
By Philip J. Bohlken (Caldwell, Idaho)
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I actually have the version of this Park tool with a spindle that goes into the hollow quick release style axle. It removes the lockring that holds the gear rings on the cassette's spline body. You might think you would never want to remove those, but it is a handy thing to do for cleaning grit and gunk from your cluster. Just remove them and soak them in a cleaning solution, rinse, dry, and reinstall. Also, removing the gear rings gives you more room if you need to adjust the bearing cones or allows you to replace a worn ring. But, the back five or six gear rings are riveted together in one piece. This tool did not fit the cheap cassette on my wife's Wal-Mart bike, though. A chain whip or the careful use of a pipe wrench is a necessary auxillary tool to hold the cassette so it does not turn when removing the retaining ring.
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 It's OK, but the IceToolz Cassette Lockring Tool with PIN is better!, July 13, 2010
By Nicholas C. Wilson (Chicago, IL United States)
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I have quit using chainwhips as much as possible. These things can take your eye out if they break on a stuborn hyperglide style cassette lockring. I like the Stein Hyperhandle used in conjunction with the Lifu Cassette Lockring Tool (Icetoolz is a brand used for Lifu made tools for bicycles) - it makes easy work of cassettes with out endangering oneself with by using a medieval instrument of death - the chainwhip. The Lifu has longer splines and the center spike doesn't come loose like the Park version.
If you work in a shop, you owe it to yourself to finding a better tool. For all of the wheel work that I do (replacing broken spokes) - having a higher quality tool makes great sense.
http://www.amazon.com/IceToolz-Cassette-Lockring-Tool-PIN/dp/B0028N57UU/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1279081062&sr=1-2-fkmr0
5 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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 Not the right fit., March 17, 2011
By Steve
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Claimed to be Shimano compatible, too big for my cassette's lock ring, just barely bit in; well enough to put the cassette on, but forget using it to remove one. Maybe mine was just defective as everyone else seems to have had no problem.
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Advertised Wrong, February 28, 2012
By Mitch
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I ordered this from Amazon and got shafted. It arrived fine and was packaged great; however there was just one small problem. It was not the correct tool that was advertised and it does not fit a Shimano freewheel. The FR1 is the correct tool according to the Park Tool website. The FR-5 is a cassette lockring remover and not a freewheel remover; although it was advertised by Amazon as a freewheel remover, it does not come close to being the correct part. So, don't get bamboozled and order an FR-5 off of Amazon expecting it to be a freewheel remover when it is advertised as such and really the correct tool that you need is an FR-1. Thanks for nothing Amazon! Fail...
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I think there's a bad lot of FR5/FR5G out there., June 17, 2011
By J. reposar (SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA, US)
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I received my cassette lockring removal tool in it's original wrapper. I noticed that it was a little to easy to slip it into the lockring of my Sunrace cassette to remove it. As I tried to remove the lockring, the Park Tool just clicked as it turned. I thought the factory had missed up the lockring when they tightened it to specs., so I tried what I saw on Youtube and used a bladed screwdriver and a few hammer taps to loosen the lockring. Well it worked. Now I tried to tighten down my new Sram PG-850 cassette and the tool skipped notches like it did before. This tool didn't work in either case. I think there is a bad batch of these coming from the factory that don't do what they're suppose to do. My Park Tool was just a little too small for the lockring and wouldn't work to tighten or loosen the lockring in my case. Hey, it's Made in America so what's going on at Park Tool?
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Works great, November 22, 2010
By M. Paganini
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This is a simple tool, but removing the cassette without it can be pure pain. The guide pin helps a bit too. I'm completely satisfied with it.
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Didn't Fit to my Cassettes, September 23, 2010
By Tamarisk
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I have tried this with at least 3 different Shimano cassettes but it failed to fit any of them, I have used the one came with the cheap bike mechanic kit instead. I can probably make it work by grinding the splines a little with Dremel though. Possibly this one is flawed, Park Tool would have replaced it if I had send it back. Probably would if I was living in US.
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Worked for me., August 10, 2010
By Someone with an opinion
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Well, it was cheap and did the job. I don't know how many people are going to have a 26mm socket lying around to torque the lockring, but you'll need one if you want to do that. The SR-1 Chain Whip tool has a 26mm box end that will work if you feel like rolling the dice. I'd like to have the option of using a 3/8-in. or 1/2-in. square drive so I can directly attach this to a ratchet/torque wrench.
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Perfect!, March 17, 2010
By Nighthawk (Tampa Bay, FL)
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What can I say about Park tools? They work! They fit! They seem to last forever! Highly recommended! Makes working with your 7-9 speed cassette effortless.
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Park is quality., September 25, 2008
By Hooty Hoot (Amish Country)
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This is another quality tool from Park Tool.
This does NOT fit the DPN MegaGear 7-speed 13-34 freewheels; I believe these require the FR-1 but will speak with Park Tool and make this information available if I find out!
I have several questions about the Schwinn components especially their freewheels as they switch from the 13-34 DPN Mega Gear to the Shimano 13-34 Mega Range freewheel year to year, model to model.
I would like to know if I can buy the Shimano to replace the freewheel found on so many bikes in the $300.00 range; made by Long YIH CO also stamped Slick Shift System by DNP freewheel.
Hours of research has led me to China and the Long YIH Co where an apparently small company is located and made the DPN Mega Gear AKA the DNP FREEWHEEL, I did find a nickel or CHROME ... DNP LY-100/KF WIDE RATIO FREEWHEEL from an auction site I do not use for about $20.00 ... my interest is only to identify the bike parts on my bike but to help others as I have searched for hours without answers ... only many questions on dozens of bicycle forums.
Bike owners should not be confused by a manufacturer that decades of loyal American youth grew up with only to find out that the part numbers, part name and the ability to buy parts from third parties is a well kept secret or it would seem as you cannot find the bike freewheel without hours of searching spanning the globe.
Yep I tagged this for DPN MegaGear 13-34 7-speed freewheel owners and I give Park Tools their due as a quality tool company ... the question many seek is what tool to purchase for a part that is ... well ... difficult to find ... try to find a new DPN 13-34 freewheel for your bike and see what I am rambling about.
Hooty
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Great Product!, April 29, 2010
By Chad P. (Portland, OR)
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You can never go wrong with Park tools. MADE IN USA ALSO!!!!! You do not see that everyday.
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Its not a freewheel remover like it says it is., March 5, 2012
By Rich
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When placing the order, it says its a Park Tool FR-5 Freewheel Remover which fits Shimano Hyperglide. After I opened the package I find out its a cassette remover tool. That is the only resone why I gave it a "1 star" and not a "5 star". I just found out that the FR-5 is for cassette and the FR-1 is for the freewheel. Always learning something new.
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A+, August 23, 2011
By J. Bourgeois (Texas)
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worked just like it was described. removed the shimano lock ring with no problem. the stem is a nice feature also but not necessary.
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Works as described, August 16, 2011
By LS
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What can I say? Its a lockring removal/tightening tool. It worked as described on my Shimano hyperglide cassette. It also arrived a day early which was nice. Overall good product from a prompt company.
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Another good Park Tool, July 3, 2011
By phillyhouse (Moosup, CT)
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Because there are no moving parts, there is little to say about this tool except that it does the job. I would recommend getting the FR-5G over the FR-5 because then it has the guide pin built in. (The FR-5 does not have this). Good anodized corrosion inhibitor on the surface. Makes getting the deep dirt our of your sprocket a breeze!
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Worked, June 26, 2011
By Ryan (Clovis, California United States)
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This tool did what it was supposed to do. I bought it with the pin because it was cheaper than without it. I suggest buying whichever is cheapest. If you don't get the pin just use your quick release skewer.
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works perfectly, May 18, 2011
By Roy Gordon (Berkeley, CA USA)
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Has worked perfectly. Swapped several SRAM cassettes. This is the tool with the rod which is the one you want if the hub takes, as most do, a quick release skewer. I was somewhat surprised that the tool stayed in place without problem.
As other reviewers have mentioned you need a chain whip and a large crescent wrench. A vise would do even better.
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Does the job, November 14, 2010
By Mitch
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Well made, fits perfectly, and does what is should. Also, for those wondering it fits nicely on a 1" socket.
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 not right part but will keep for future use..., September 5, 2010
By W. E. Weems (Plummer, ID USA)
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Not quite the tool I was needing, but will keep for future uses. Price was right and will be a good addition to my bike tool box.
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Its not rocket surgery, June 10, 2010
By d.hawk (Austin)
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It works, Its sturdy and will last far longer than the use of cassette lockrings.
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Works, November 15, 2009
By Soma Jones (Traverse City, Michigan)
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The spindle was knocked of kilter which at first led me to believe this was the wrong tool for my cassette. Once I (easily) removed it this worked exactly as it was intended.
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Park Tool. They know their tools!, May 26, 2008
By E. Nadal
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Excellent for what they're designed for. Easy on/ Easy off. Get one to install or remove your chain ring.
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FR-5G doesn't fit all Shimano freewheels, July 4, 2011
By Brent Sallee (Sacramento, CA USA)
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Although this product says it fits all Shimano freewheels, it absolutely DOESN'T. This was frustrating as I was trying to make an emergency switch of my free wheel, due to my old one being unrideable. I got this on 2-day shipping and it didn't fit whatsoever. Would definitely be wary of buying from this seller again - the descriptions may not be accurate.
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QUALITY TOOL, October 21, 2010
By Suds 155 (SW MI.)
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Another Park tool that does what it's supposed to do,time after time,makes changing cassetts easy.
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Park Tool, August 26, 2009
By KDC1956 (Arkansas)
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I order this one and it was the wrong one but I am going to keep it never know when it may come in handy.I work on a lot of bicycle here for folks for free.This is my one way of helping people out and I have fun doing it too.
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It's a piece of metal.., June 30, 2011
By Magnus Gille
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This is a very simple tool, but if you like me swap cassettes between wheels then it's a crucial tool. This one is just like the other ones I've used and feel really durable and will probably last me until i misplace it.
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Not a complex item - does what it should, September 22, 2011
By KTS (Houston)
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This is not a complex item and does its job and exactly what it is advertised to do. Seems durable and well made. There is not much more to say. If you need to change Shimano cassettes, this is it.
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 Does Not Fit Newer Lockring, September 17, 2011
By Andy Galassi
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The tool worked on the older HyperGlide ring but its teeth are too big for newer Ultegra or 105 ring. I have to grease both lockring and tool and it can only going 1-2 mm. You can forcefully tap it in but after tighten down you will have a hell of a time pulling the tool out.
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bike tool, May 23, 2011
By Gregory C. Ward (Central Florida)
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It works well for "changing , adjusting , replacing " multigeared bicycle freewheels - with the correct, proper 1 - of course!
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it works, September 28, 2011
By J. Nowak
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This was the first time I've removed a cassette, so I can't compare this tool to other lockring tools, but I know that this one worked with my Shimano 8 speed, and that the removal process went smoothly and easily. The guide pin seemed to make it easier, but it's nice to know that it is removable, so the tool can be used without the pin in place as well.
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Doesn't fit, October 9, 2011
By opus999
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This says it fits all Shimano Hyperglide cassettes, but it didn't fit my HG30 attached to my Schwinn Avenue. It needed to be longer to actually connect to the cassette, and even then it didn't look like the teeth were right. It would've been nice to list the cassettes it works with; I just had to guess. According to the sheet that came in the box, I can't return it if it has been opened. So now I am out $7 plus shipping, plus what ever it will cost at the local bike shop to get the cassette put on. And I still have no idea what tool I should've ordered to do the job myself. Thanks for nothing.
Regarding the product itself, it's a cast metal tool. Probably works fine if it fits.
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Poor discription or HORRIBLE product...., October 7, 2011
By Pudknocker71
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I spent some time figuring out what tool I needed to repair my wife's bike. Park had decent reviews. Description fit my wife's Schwinn Hybrid with Shimano gears.(I used Parks website.) On top of matching description I also counted the number of splines according to the description and counted the number of corresponding teeth on the original freewheel/cassette. MATCHED number of tooth/sockets necessary. Product received fit neither the new NOR the old part. Teeth lined up but the tool was mills too big. Didn't fit. Question was .. Do I return the $8 tool or ...do I make it fit? Few minutes of grinding the teeth down and I was able to force it on well enough to remove the old cassette.
Park Tool does NOT provide adiquite description of their product to make a proper informed decision. I wish I had ordered the tool offered from another site I ordered the new cassette from.
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Must-Have for Bike DIY'ers, February 1, 2012
By Golden Tamaraw (Thorndale, PA)
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Nothing fancy about this specialized tool, and it works as it should. Preferred this over the one without the guide pin so that the possibility of stripping the thin thread off the cassette lock ring will be avoided. Have used it on 3 different cassettes and it was very easy. Get it, DIY'ers.
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Does what it needs to, February 1, 2012
By Nichorse
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The freewheel remover does absolutely what it's supposed to, but it's entirely useless without a 25mm wrench or socket. In case you don't know, that's pretty big and doesn't come standard in most tool sets. A torque wrench is also recommended.
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Did the job flawlessly!!, January 17, 2012
By D. Brown (Clermont, FL)
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This is a must have for the home mechanic. The item worked flawlessly and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. I used it to remove a Shimano 105 11-28 cassette with no problem.
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Does Not Fit Newer Lockring, September 17, 2011
By AndyG
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The tool worked on the older HyperGlide ring but its teeth are too big for newer Ultegra or 105 ring. I have to grease both lockring and tool and it can only going 1-2 mm. You can forcefully tap it in but after tighten down you will have a hell of a time pulling the tool out.
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A+, August 23, 2011
By jpb (Texas)
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worked just like it was described. removed the shimano lock ring with no problem. the stem is a nice feature also but not necessary.
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Look for a cassette tool that fits a torque wrench, May 4, 2012
By CollegeKid (Chicago)
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This tool allows for a standard crescent wrench to be used. I would recommend looking for a tool that allows a torque wrench to be used. Park tool is know for solid products, so I would look to see if there is another cassette tool to use with a torque wrench. If you are not too concerned about how much force you are placing on your cassette, then pull the trigger.
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The key to the lockring blues.., April 28, 2012
By qu13tryan
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A must have to replace your cassette or SS setups cog! Well made, works great... somthing so small that does a big job. Make sure you get the correct model for your application.
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awesome!, March 27, 2012
By sst73 (Rhode Island)
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Sure awesome for a tool as simple as this may be extreme, unless of course you try to get the lock ring off without it. In short it worked perfectly out of the pack. Appears to be of good construction as tools should be and should last.
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Who knew changing a casssett was so easy!, March 14, 2012
By Scott (Seattle, WA United States)
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A must have tool for anybody who wants to work on their bike! Works just as intended, just make sure you have the whip and a crescent as well.
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The one without pin gets the job done, but get the one with pin, March 4, 2012
By Edan C (YOUNGSTOWN, FL, US)
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I have the one that does not have the pin. It has served me well, and always gets the job done. It tries to fall out a little bit when removing the cassette since one hand is on the wrench and other is on the chain whip. Not bad, but if I were to buy it again I would say that I think it is worth it to spend a bit more and get the one with the pin.
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