At 3/2/2005 10:03 PM -0800, r cielec wrote:
>Are / were there any tool makers who produce a bottom bracket fixed cup
>removing tool similar to the Campag design? Campag is probably not
>affordable so, I am seeking alternative makers. And sources - where to get
>one. Not ebay. I do not wish to use wrenches.
>Thanks.
>Richard Cielec
I had a CNC shop make me a batch of fixed cup tools for Raleigh 3 speeds. These are often on so tight that I have to put a 20" long wrench on the tool and beat on the other end with a wooden mallet to remove them. Threaded rod based tools that usually worked on lightweights were worthless on 3 speeds. I think the threads are tapered and they must have been installed with impact drivers.
Pix at;
http://bikesmithdesign.com/
If demand was there, I could have them do a batch to fit Campi. I imagine the price would be in the $30 - $40 range.
These are the same guys that produce my cotter presses
http://bikesmithdesign.com/
Mark Stonich;
Minneapolis Minnesota
http://mnhpva.org
http://bikesmithdesign.com