Harry wrote: << The best tool to install a fixed cup was the two piece tool that Cinelli made. It featured a heavy 'wrench' cylinder that the fixed cup slotted into, and a 'holder' that went in on the other side. You then honked on the whole shebang with the attached handles. This tool is a monster! I would like to get one someday.
One of the mechanics at my LBS has one, but he still doesn't want to settle his drinking tab by selling it to me!
Picture is here: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/
Interesting. Never saw one of those but you know, it's the same principle as Campy tool, just in one size... I think that must be from the late 1980s or early 90s.
Dale Brown Greensboro, North Carolina USA
-----Original Message----- From: Harry Schwartzman <harryschwartzman@yahoo.com> To: Classic Rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org> Sent: Mon, 4 May 2009 3:05 pm Subject: [CR] Brooklyn Bike Jumble & Cinelli fixed cup tool
Listers,
Firstly, is the REAL launch of the website for the Brooklyn Bike Jumble, to be held on May 31st in Park Slope, Brooklyn. The site now allows you to sign up for a table online!
Secondly, The best tool to install a fixed cup was the two piece tool that Cinelli made. It featured a heavy 'wrench' cylinder that the fixed cup slotted into, and a 'holder' that went in on the other side. You then honked on the whole shebang with the attached handles. This tool is a monster! I would like to get one someday.
One of the mechanics at my LBS has one, but he still doesn't want to settle his drinking tab by selling it to me!
Picture is here: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/
-Harry Schwartzman
Long Island City, NY