Re: [CR] Dust cover removal tool

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Cinelli)

Date: Thu, 06 Jul 2006 09:56:50 -0500
From: "John Thompson" <JohnThompson@new.rr.com>
Organization: The Crimson Permanent Assurance
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR] Dust cover removal tool
References: <25852-44AC6293-7084@storefull-3277.bay.webtv.net>
In-Reply-To: <25852-44AC6293-7084@storefull-3277.bay.webtv.net>


Bob Hanson wrote:
> I've used this simple tool for years and haven't damaged a single cover
> upon removal:
>
> http://www.beyondbikes.com/BB/Pop/Pic.asp?i=/mmasc/Images/large%2Fq%2Ftl
> 8900%2Ejpg
>
> It is manufactured by a company named Enduro® for pulling cartridge
> bearings. In the QBP catalog it is #TL8900. It is designed to fit
> inner diameter openings of 10-20 mm (like a hub cover). They're
> available from Beyondbikes.com and also various other internet sources
> for only around $4.50 - $6.00. And it will probably last forever.
> [Whadda deal!]

Yes! That's exactly the tool I use as well. Got mine back in the "on-topic" era and couldn't remember who made it or if it was still available.

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-John Thompson (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA