CASSETTE PLIERS PARK TOOL CP-1.2

The Park Tool CP-1.2 is a cassette pliers designed as an alternative to the classic chain whip: it holds the cog stack still while the lockring is loosened or tightened, both when removing the cassette and when refitting it. It works with one hand, leaving the other free for the lockring tool.

The jaws grip the cogs directly, from 9 to 24 teeth, and hold the cassette without having to wrap a chain around the teeth as you do with a chain whip. Long jaws and a long handle provide all the leverage needed even on the most stubborn lockrings. The body is forged steel, the spring-loaded return reopens the pliers after each grip and the dual-density grips give a firm, comfortable hold under load.

Where to use the CP-1.2 cassette pliers

• Cassette removal for cleaning, replacement or gearing changes
• Cassette refitting and lockring tightening with the cog stack held still
• 7- to 13-speed cassettes, including SRAM eTap AXS and Shimano XTR 12-speed
• Single-speed cassettes with a 3/32" cog
• Everyday bench work, when you need a tool to pick up and use with one hand

Why choose the Park Tool CP-1.2

• Chain whip alternative: no chain to wrap around the cogs
• One-handed use thanks to the spring-loaded return
• Secure grip on cogs from 9 to 24 teeth
• Forged steel and a 35 cm length for generous leverage
• Dual-density grips for comfortable work even in long sessions
• Wide compatibility, from 7-speed drivetrains up to 13-speed

For the workshop that removes and refits cassettes every day, as well as for the rider who looks after their own drivetrain, the Park Tool CP-1.2 cassette pliers make the job quicker and tidier than a traditional chain whip, with the strength of forged steel and the convenience of a one-handed tool.