Description

PARK TOOL SHX-1 Slide Hammer Extractor | Professional Bicycle Bearing Removal
Category: Maintenance
Subcategory: Transmission tools
Take command of complex bicycle maintenance tasks with the PARK TOOL SHX-1 Slide Hammer Extractor, the ultimate professional-grade tool for removing press fit cartridge bearings. Engineered for precision and power, the SHX-1 is the definitive solution for mechanics and discerning enthusiasts who demand efficiency and component safety in their workshop. Say goodbye to makeshift methods and the risk of damaging expensive hubs, suspension linkages, or bottom bracket shells.
The SHX-1 is a professional solution specifically designed for removing press fit cartridge bearings from a wide array of bicycle components. Its intelligent design is built around a system that provides confident and controlled force. Utilizing a series of precision-machined expanding collets, an extendable shaft, and a substantial 960g slide hammer, the SHX-1 securely yet forcefully drives out even the most stubborn or seized cartridge bearings with perfectly targeted impact. This method ensures that force is applied directly and evenly to the bearing itself, protecting the integrity of the surrounding component.
Ideal for a comprehensive range of service jobs, the SHX-1 is your go-to tool for overhauling hubs, servicing full-suspension pivots, and replacing worn-out press fit bottom brackets. Its remarkable versatility makes it an indispensable asset for any serious bicycle workshop.
Key Benefits:
* Damage-Free Extraction: By gripping the bearing from the inside, the SHX-1 focuses all extraction force directly on the bearing, virtually eliminating the risk of scratching, cracking, or deforming delicate bicycle frames and components.
* Unmatched Power and Efficiency: The heavy slide hammer generates significant, controlled impact, making quick work of even corroded or tightly seated bearings that other tools can´t budge. This saves valuable time and physical effort on every job.
* Superior Versatility: Engineered to be the only bearing extractor you´ll need, its wide compatibility covers the vast majority of press fit applications found on road, mountain, and gravel bicycles, from wheel hubs to complex suspension systems.
Main Features:
* Comprehensive Collet System: A versatile set of five expanding collets is designed to perfectly engage with and grip the inner race of most cartridge bearings found on bicycles.
* Adjustable Power and Reach: The slide hammer shaft is cleverly designed to be extendable, allowing the user to increase the hammer´s travel for additional force on particularly stubborn bearings or to gain better access in tight or recessed areas.
* Professional Organization: The complete system is neatly organized and protected within a convenient and durable storage case, ensuring every component is easy to find and ready for immediate use.
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Attributes and Technical Specifications
* Primary Application: Bicycles (Hubs, Suspension Linkages, Bottom Brackets)
* Product Name: PARK TOOL SHX-1 Slide Hammer Extractor
* Function: Press Fit Cartridge Bearing Extraction
* Compatibility: Cartridge bearings with inner diameters from 6mm to 32mm
* Mechanism: 960g (2.12 lbs.) Slide Hammer with Expanding Collets
* Shaft Length: Extendable from 165mm (6.5″) to 233mm (13″)