Well I have the tool but in stead of grey hair most of mine is gone. Steven Willis The Bike Stand 1778 East Second Street Scotch Plains NJ 07076 908-322-3330 http://www.thebikestand.com
> This may start a BIG fight, but.....
>
> IF what you want is a JUST rideable frame:
> In the old days we had something we called a "fork jack". Stuck one end
> on
> the BB and the other on the axle of a hub fixed in the fork drop outs. I
> "fixed" many frames with it. They were not perfect, but they tracked well
> and most rode as well as before the accident.
> I'd bet your LBS still has one of these things stashed somewhere. But
> probably doesn't have anybody who has ever used it. Just look for the old
> grey haired hippy guy in the back, he will be your best bet.
>
> It is VERY unlikey that your STEEL frame will fail dramatically, it would
> be a long process that should give you plenty of warning. I've seen more
> than one frame with cracked head tube or BB lugs that were ridden into the
> shop because the owner knew something was funny, but couldn't figure out
> what. Normally we told them not to ride the bike home, but I'm sure some
> did.
>
> If you want your frame back like it was, this probably will not work for
> you.
>
> Too bad about your tumble,hope you heal quickly.
>
> Brad Luecke
> Columbia MO