As long as there is a workin' part somewhere--anywhere in the world that may require a TOOL DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY for that part, a tool will not become obsolete.
I got a friend up in Levelland, TX who swears by helicomatic hubs. It's true. Every time he sees one he starts cursin' like a stark-ravin' lunatic!
Ty Doleman
Vidor, TX
> This one is nice to have on your workbench: genuine
> Helicomatic tool,
> EBay 6593099630. $4.99$1.50 gets you a really
> elegant device that
> includes helicomatic remover. But wait, there's
> more: two spoke wrenches
> at the ends, and a Genuine Bottle Opener. It's
> grins, even if you never
> want to see a helicomatic (BTW, I have a hub and FW,
> no cones, for cost
> of shipping, if anyone wants it). Just the thing to
> wear on a cord on
> your belt at Cirque... slide rules are so
> old-fashioned now.
>
> Next, a hint from Bob Freitas: genuine VAR
> Freewheel Body Vise for
> Regina Freewheels, which clamps the body threads so
> you can pull the
> last cog. Bet you didn't know you wanted one, eh?
> I'd never seen them,
> now only $3 each at biketoolsetc.com. I ordered
> two, just to have one
> to use and one to impress folks with: ultimate
> documentation of true
> funkmeister and bottomfeeder status, the guy who
> still wants to swap
> cogs on Regina FWs...
>
> Enjoy!
>
> harvey sachs
> mcLean va
>
>
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