Tools

Bottom Bracket Cup Tool

This Bottom Bracket tool is used to remove and install Rhythm and any Shimano® compatible bottom bracket. It securely engages the 16 notches of the bottom bracket cups so you can tighten and loosen as needed.

The green handled SPA-1 fits adjusting cup on many adjustable type bottom brackets (including Crupi). The pin ends are round with a diameter of 2.9mm. Park Tool Pin Spanners have been designed to give maximum usefulness and versatility at the lowest possible cost. Tough, high carbon tool steel is used on each tool to ensure long life. Handle is vinyl coated to give a good grip.

Bottom Bracket Lockring Tool

Double sided bottom bracket lockring hook spanner. One side is a single hook that works perfectly for Crupi Titanium bottom brackets so you can properly tighten and loosen the lock rings without damaging them.  The other is a hook spanner with 3 notches for better engagement in the lockrings with only 3 notches.  Works best on Crupi bottom brackets together with the Park SPA-1 pin spanner tool shown above.

Chain Whip/Cog Remover

This shop quality chain whip gives you incredible leverage for removing your cog without worry of slippage. Heavy duty with a vinyl coated handle. This tool along with the FR-5 lock ring tool (shown below) are all you need to change the Crupi cogs from your Rhythm wheels!  

Cassette Lockring Tool

Removes the lock ring from your rear hub so you can pull the cog off to change it.  Works best when used with a chain whip (shown above).  Fits Rhythm, Shimano®, SRAM®, SunRace®, SunTour®, Chris King® and other cassette lockrings.  Also fits Shimano disc brake lockrings.

This small chain tool goes anywhere and actually performs like a shop quality tool. The fine thread, special “V”- shaped handle, and super strong replaceable pin make chain removal and installation a breeze. The CT-5 works on any derailleur chain and has a “shelf” for loosening tight links. At only 77 grams, it’s the perfect take-along chain tool. 10-speed chain compatible.

NOTE: The CT-5 now uses the CTP replacement pin.

The PW-5 pedal wrench is a slim and light weight tool that any home mechanic should have.  It has a 15mm head on it designed to work with just about all clip pedals on the market.  

NOTE: will not work on Crupi pedals which require a 5/8" tool

2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 3/16", 7/32" and 1/4"

This Park Tool Fold Up Hex Wrench Sets combines metric and "English" (SAE) fractional wrenches. Uses a multi position composite handle that is comfortable, lightweight, slip-resistant, and 40% stronger than steel handles. Hexes have chamfered tips for a perfect fit and are made from Bondhus Protanium™ high torque industrial steel for long life.  Perfect for several of Crupi's American made products where you need the "English" size tools!

The CNW-2 makes chainring bolt set installation and removal easy. It securely holds the slotted nut to prevent spinning when tightening or loosening the bolt. Double-ended to fit most slotted-type nuts, including the Crupi and Rhythm chainring nuts.

Designed to remove the crank arms from the bottom bracket spindle.  The blue handled tool is designed for cranks on a square taper spindle and the black handle tool is designed for cranks with an ISIS bottom bracket.  You can't remove them properly without this tool!

NOTE: All Rhythm crank sets do not require any of these tools!