Re: [CR]Is there a need for this BB tool?

In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.0.20070113144834.055774b0@bikesmithdesign.com>
References: <7.0.1.0.0.20070113144834.055774b0@bikesmithdesign.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2007 15:57:31 -0500
To: Mark Stonich <mark@bikesmithdesign.com>, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
From: "Sheldon Brown" <CaptBike@sheldonbrown.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Is there a need for this BB tool?

Mark Stonich wrote:
>http://www.bikesmithdesign.com/BBTool/
>
>Is there a need for a specific tool for BB cups that have small 5/8"
>flats on the side surfaces?

Nope. See: http://sheldonbrown.com/tooltips/bbcups.html
>They can be almost impossible to remove, especially the ones on
>English 3 speeds.
>
>I have a prototype tool that will remove a 3 speed's fixed cup, no
>matter how tight it is. Even those the discontinued Kingsbridge
>tool won't remove. It's also useful for the adjustable cup.

I've always found a 16 mm cone wrench best for the adjustable cup.

Park used to make a special wrench for these, but they're long gone.

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