Wheelsmfg CL-Socket for Centerlock lockrings

Wheelsmfg CL-Socket for Centerlock lockrings

In this article I will review the Wheelsmfg CL-socket tool for centerlock disc-brake rotor lockrings that keep the Cyclotech Enduro Disc Rotors in place on the DT Swiss XM 1700 Spline wheels.

While the CEMA Bearing Interlock Bottom Bracket Tool or the Park Tool Bottom Bracket tool perfectly fit the front wheel, the end caps on the rear wheel are longer. So you need to remove the end-cap (and reinstall it) or use a special tool like Wheelsmfg CL-Socket.

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Wheelsmfg FIX-BOLT-1 for Shimano Dura Ace 9000

Wheelsmfg FIX-BOLT-1 for Shimano Dura Ace 9000

Sometimes small details on your road bike make a big difference. The Wheelsmfg FIX-BOLT-1 replaces the black plastic crank arm fixing bolt for Shimano Dura Ace 9000 with a grey anodized  6061 aluminium version. The Wheels Manufacturing crank fixing bolt is compatible with other Shimano HollowTech II crank-sets as well.

In this article I will briefly look at the design and compare it with the original Shimano crank fixing bolt.

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