Can I remove the chainrings from a 1990s Shimano Acera FC-M290? If so how? Doesn’t seem to be the normal tool/allen key job. Thanks in advance by __inhalesatan Bicycling Bike Bike Repair Biking Cycling Repair
John_Valuk on September 8, 2024 6:23 pm In case you are not already aware: [Voluntary recall – FC-CT90, FC-M290, FC-MC12 Cranks](https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/information/customer-services/recalls-and-repairs/fc-ct90-m920-mc12-cranks.htm.html). I haven’t checked recently, but I know that just a few years back, people were still getting free replacements from Shimano – sometimes a crankset, bottom bracket, front derailleur, and chain, with installation included.
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Nope, the chainrings are riveted to the crank arm
In case you are not already aware: [Voluntary recall – FC-CT90, FC-M290, FC-MC12 Cranks](https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/information/customer-services/recalls-and-repairs/fc-ct90-m920-mc12-cranks.htm.html).
I haven’t checked recently, but I know that just a few years back, people were still getting free replacements from Shimano – sometimes a crankset, bottom bracket, front derailleur, and chain, with installation included.