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 Great tool for the shop or even the tool roll, August 17, 2010
By Have Raleigh, will travel (Chicago)
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This is an amazing tool. It's well thought out to be both portable and useful.
You will need to use your own 22mm and 15mm wrenches with this tool as it doesn't have a built-in handle like some of the larger pro-shop crank pullers that take up a LOT of room in a tool box and are not portable if you are out on the road on tour.
The 22mm wrench helps turn in the outside portion of the tool into the crank threads so you probably want to make sure you have it in more than just a couple of threads or you will end up pulling threads out of your crank and ruining it. Make sure you have the inner portion backed out almost all the way so that it doesn't give you the false impression that the tool has bottomed out in the crank when instead it is bottoming out on the bottom bracket and not screwed in all the way. One could probably get away with using a small adjustable wrench on this part because it doesn't take much effort to spin the outer portion into the crank threads as they are usually protected by the end cap and should almost be easy enough to screw in by hand most of the way.
I use my Trixie tool to turn the inner section as its a good 15mm box-end wrench and it's in my everyday tool roll anyhow. Since this tool is light enough to take on tour I have it planned out that I'll use the Trixie to operate this wrench on the 15mm head and an adjustable wrench to screw it into the crank via 22mm head. Once the outer portion is screwed in all the way you don't need to use the 22mm wrench any more and can just spin the inner portion of the tool with the 15mm.
Others have said that the removable rotating ends fall off easily and don't stay on. My tool doesn't have that problem. There is a rubber O-ring or something in there that is holding it on. Perhaps that can rip when they are taken off roughly and then allow them to be loose. I've pulled mine off and swapped the rings a number of times and they have no issues with being too loose or falling off.
Cons:
This tool is a compact portable version and doesn't come with wrenches that are permanently attached and create a TON of weight in your tool roll when touring. It might become necessary to service your bottom bracket or cranks on the road and without this tool you are at the mercy of the LBS (if there IS one near where you are). This tool can be used with your Trixie or any 15mm box wrench (or 15mm pedal wrench in a pinch) and an adjustable wrench that opens up to a paltry 22mm (that's not even 1" to the metric-impaired -1" is about 26mm)
Park tool makes a bench version of this tool so there is no reason to mark this tool down for what it is NOT.
5 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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Versatile and Effective, May 16, 2010
By mattwach (Seattle, WA USA)
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This puller can be adapted to work with both square and "Octalink" splined cranksets. The instructions and actual usage were straight-forward. The quality of the part is great, probably more than I need for my limited usage.
4 of 4 people found the above review helpful.
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 Good puller, October 21, 2009
By J. Wagner
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Does the job well. The alternate tip for larger cranks wants to fall off and get lost, so I used thread seal to stick it in place.
2 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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Excellent universal tool, July 6, 2011
By skyline
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I used this on two bike and it worked like a charm. This is the first time I have ever worked with a Crank Puller and figuring out how to use it was a breeze. Highly recommend this product!
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Great little tool, July 1, 2011
By Erik
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If you don't pull cranks very often, this is the tool for you. It works great and takes up very little space in a tool box. You need a nice long wrench (or a wrench with a pipe over the handle...) for leverage.
Really, the only thing it might be missing is a handle, but for many people that might be a positive point. Overall, it has been a fine addition to my set of bike tools.
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No need for a bigger Crank Puller, April 14, 2011
By Valentin
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This compact tool is very simple to use and works very well. Just use a medium size wrench and your crank is out in a minute.
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Solid and works nicely, January 15, 2011
By CD (Japan)
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This is a nice quality tool and does the job well. No gripes at all about it. Park tools are generally a bit pricey but usually worth the extra money.
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Must have tool for your old bike, December 26, 2010
By Jeffy (CA USA)
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If you have an older bike and you're rebuilding the BB or need to change the crank, you will want this. I've tried using a gear puller which can work, it will also chew up the backside of the crank arm. The puller is cheap and the crank arms pop off without much fuss. I only needed this tool once as I was swapping cone&cups for external BB's so it will sit in my toolbox.
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Good Tool Made in USA, October 7, 2010
By Chris
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This is the Crank Puller to buy. If your bike is like mine and spent any amount of time outdoors in the rain it will take a lot of force to get the crank off. Other pullers that have a small handle or 8mm hex are not going to be easy to use I ended up using a 25 in. breaker bar to get one of them off. It comes with two ends so that it will work on both square and spline style. It seems to be made of good quality steel and is made in the USA
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Park Crank Puller, September 27, 2011
By M. T. BuFalry (San Diego CA USA)
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Have not had a chance to use it yet but quality seems OK. Prompt service from vendor, came in two days.
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crank remover, September 21, 2011
By bikerguy (chicago illinois)
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Happy with the purchase. Made out of really durable metal. Not cheap at all. Fits perfectly to remove my crank arms with extra groves around the tool maybe to fit bigger crank arms?.
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Simple, Works, Compact, September 19, 2011
By ajgabriele (Florida)
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Exactly what it claims to be.
But, regardless of the puller used, it's not a bad idea to let some penetrating oil soak into the joint overnight or for a week if you're not in a hurry and to put anti-seize compound on the square taper or spline before reassembly. If you put the penetrating oil into the joint and then ride for a week or so before pulling, it will work in nicely. I hate to tear things up while I'm trying to fix them.
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solid feel and did the job, September 11, 2011
By Cyooties
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just what I needed to pull a broken old crank off of my craigslist "find" ... the tool is solidly made and pulled the cranks right off
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Works like a charm, September 7, 2011
By kingdavidbaker
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This crank puller works like a charm. Used on two square cranks and they came right off no problem. I pulled off the additional head bit just to see how sturdy it was connected. It was not easy to remove or replace which is a good thing because it doesn't seem as if it will pop off and get lost.
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Park Tool Compact Crank Puller, August 22, 2011
By Tech geek (San Jose, CA)
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Before buying the Park Tool Compact Crank Puller, I tried using a gear puller that I had in my tool box and after struggling for about 2 hours failing to get either of the cranks off of my mountain bike, I ordered the Park Tool Crank Puller from Amazon. After installing the Park Crank Puller on one the cranks, I was able to pull the crank off in about 5 minutes. The other crank was just as easy to pull off. I have used the puller many times on both my mountain bike and road bike any time I have to pull the cranks to do maintenance on my bikes and the Park Crank Puller makes pulling cranks so easy! The product is top rate and delivery was as scheduled. I am completely satisfied.
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Very easy to use, October 27, 2011
By Whalex
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I purchased this tool in attempt to salvage a frame on which the cranks had been tightened to death (square spindle). I had never had to remove cranks before, and within ten minutes of receiving the puller, I had both crank arms off the spindle (read the very short and to the point instructions on the back of the package). I used a quite heavy wrench on the outer nut, the one which pushes against the end of the spindle, and used the crank arm itself for leverage. From hopeless to happy!
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great!, October 4, 2011
By Phillip B Whatley
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i used this to replace my worn chainrings. Worked like a charm with a crescent wrench.
i will likely never need to use it again, but it seems sturdily built and would probably last someone a long time.
a good tool to have on hand and good price!
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Simple, Works, Compact. Positively worth the 13 bucks., September 19, 2011
By ajgabriele (Florida)
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Exactly what it claims to be.
But, regardless of the puller used, it's not a bad idea to let some penetrating oil soak into the joint overnight or for a week if you're not in a hurry and to put anti-seize compound on the square taper or spline before reassembly. If you put the penetrating oil into the joint and then ride for a week or so before pulling, it will work in nicely. I hate to tear things up while I'm trying to fix them.
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Quality Tool, April 25, 2012
By Gregg K (Florida)
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I ordered this tool after my daughter managed to jam her bicycle chain between the frame and the chainwheel. I couldn't easily pull the chain out so I bought the tool. The crank puller easily popped the chainwheel assembly off giving me easy access to the chain. Never disappointed with any Park Tools I have previously purchased.
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As Advertised, March 26, 2012
By Captain (Charleston, SC)
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Worked flawlessly for removing my pedal cranks. A little more torque required than I was expecting but worked great.
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Solid Tool!, March 21, 2012
By CapitanNoah (Dallas, TX United States)
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This is a solid tool but be careful with the threading. It is very fine and comes with no instructions on how to use. You should look up youtube for advice on use. Necessary for cyclist to have in case.
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Compact, useful., March 21, 2012
By C.Stuart (MI, USA)
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This item is really nice. It doesn't take up too much space and it isn't shaped awkwardly. You can use it with a long crescent wrench and have considerable leverage. Sure, it doesn't have a handle, but if you need this tool, you probably already have a wrench handy that will work.
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simple tool, March 2, 2012
By 10thmountainman
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simple tool but a must have for people like me who do their own repairs and upgrades. used mine on a taper drive POS truvativ crap-crank. supposedly will work on a spline drive but i haven't tried it yet. take your time threading it into the crank arm.
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Must have for square tapered cranks removal., February 2, 2012
By Li (Dallas, TX)
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I got these in order to take off the square tapered cranks on a shimano square tapered bottom bracket. It is very easy to use, seems durable, the only downside is that I only needed to use it once and it will probably be never needed unless you are serving some really old bicycles that still uses square tapered cranks.
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A nice addition to your tool box., January 2, 2012
By GAMEFREAK464
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This little tool is very well worth the price. Just add a wrench to it and it works as good as any other crank puller. Works well with all kinds of bikes and compact size of it is a definite plus.
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Park Tool Compact Crank Puller, December 17, 2011
By James (TX, USA)
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I haven't worked on bicycles for years and wasn't sure which crank puller to buy, so this multi-tool seemed the perfect solution, and it was. Easy to understand and less than a minute to have the peddle loose from the crank. I would gladly recommend this tool.
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Simple, Works, Compact. Positively worth the 13 bucks., September 19, 2011
By ajgabriele (Florida)
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Exactly what it claims to be.
But, regardless of the puller used, it's not a bad idea to let some penetrating oil soak into the joint overnight or for a week if you're not in a hurry and to put anti-seize compound on the square taper or spline before reassembly. If you put the penetrating oil into the joint and then ride for a week or so before pulling, it will work in nicely. I hate to tear things up while I'm trying to fix them.
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