In a message dated 8/14/03 4:54:09 PM Pacific Daylight Time, feldmanbike@yahoo.com writes:
> The VAR #13 adjustable pin spanner, which can have the
> pins turned in 90 degrees for applications like
> Bianchi style headsets, is still available. Your LBS
> can order it from United Bicycle Tool Co., the retail
> price will be approaching $70. It's a well made,
> lifetime tool like many VAR items. Replacement pins
> are also available. These things were most certainly
> in production at the same time as Bianchis with
> integrated headsets that needed them.
>
The tool works but the pins are a lot smaller than the holes in the Bianchi
headset and if you aren't careful, you can ovalize the holes. If the Park
(Bicycle Research?) tool has pins that actually fit, it would be the best choice.
Stevan Thomas
Alameda, CA