Some NOS Tools
12-30-23, 02:32 PM
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Some NOS Tools
I recently bought new versions of tools I've had since the 70's:
Not sure about this one, though. Tempting concept, but it probably makes a mess.
Not sure about this one, though. Tempting concept, but it probably makes a mess.
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Is someone selling NOS Eldi tire levers?? Those things are great! I treasure mine for their ability to get under the bead of a new folding clincher mounted on a Ambrosio rim (altho my Sun rims tend to be pretty tight too).
My modern-ish plastic Zefal levers have relatively blunt tips that just can't get under those incredibly tight beads. The steel lever has a thin enough edge to get under that bead.
Oddly, while I like the Eldi levers a lot, my favorites are some similar levers that I got from Cyclo-Pedia back in the 70's. There was no name on them, and the catalog page just looked like this:
Side by side with the Eldi, the unnamed levers are a bit shorter.
In this shot, the Eldi is on the left, and you can see that the tip is much blunter than the unnamed lever on the right. I think I've filed some of my Eldi's to make that edge a bit thinner.
Those Cyclo tools are useful too. My modern little Park chain tool doesn't have enough travel to sufficiently push out a rivet on my old 3/32" bushed chains. The Cyclo was built for stuff like that!
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My modern-ish plastic Zefal levers have relatively blunt tips that just can't get under those incredibly tight beads. The steel lever has a thin enough edge to get under that bead.
Oddly, while I like the Eldi levers a lot, my favorites are some similar levers that I got from Cyclo-Pedia back in the 70's. There was no name on them, and the catalog page just looked like this:
Side by side with the Eldi, the unnamed levers are a bit shorter.
In this shot, the Eldi is on the left, and you can see that the tip is much blunter than the unnamed lever on the right. I think I've filed some of my Eldi's to make that edge a bit thinner.
Those Cyclo tools are useful too. My modern little Park chain tool doesn't have enough travel to sufficiently push out a rivet on my old 3/32" bushed chains. The Cyclo was built for stuff like that!
Steve in Peoria
12-30-23, 05:35 PM
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[QUOTE=steelbikeguy;23114758]Is someone selling NOS Eldi tire levers??
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No, I bought them at an antique store.
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No, I bought them at an antique store.
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I have owned that same Rivoli chain tool for many years. It far from mint condition, but still functional. I still have the box and instruction sheet, too. The box has a Nashbar price tag on it for $3.20.
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The directions might help someone, although with modern chains, I suppose the number of complete turns required will be different. Not that I ever count.
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Oddly, while I like the Eldi levers a lot, my favorites are some similar levers that I got from Cyclo-Pedia back in the 70's. There was no name on them
Side by side with the Eldi, the unnamed levers are a bit shorter.
In this shot, the Eldi is on the left, and you can see that the tip is much blunter than the unnamed lever on the right. I think I've filed some of my Eldi's to make that edge a bit thinner.
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12-30-23, 10:00 PM
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I always turn the handle a few turns and then back it off and see if the chain comes apart.
12-31-23, 02:34 AM
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I had one of those Vetta chain cleaners BITD. Never quite worked as advertised. Leaked, flopped around, eventually cracked and some of the brushy-wheels went missing. Doesn't do anything you can't do with a yogurt tub, some Simple Green and an ultrasonic (which, granted, wasn't exactly available retail BITD).
12-31-23, 04:02 AM
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I have a Cyclo chain breaker in my tool kit. Reliable for sure, although I cannot remember the last time I actually used it. But that's a good thing.
12-31-23, 05:30 AM
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Yes, I have those same levers that are similar to the ELDI. Those are the only levers I use in the shop and on the road.
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