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Old 04-05-21, 12:32 PM
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The right tool for the job

Isn't it great when a thrift find extends to tools?

As a couple of the bikes I recently purchased have had reluctant fixed cups, I had the excuse to break out the Kingsbridge tool. I'd found this at my favorite thrift store last winter, but hadn't tested it. Works just as well as a stack of washers on a bolt, but it *feels* much more professional.



This

plus this

equals this
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usage tip for these compression type fixed cup tools -

always keep threads VERY well greased

sometimes it is easier to place the tool in a beefy bench vise and turn the frame

if you have the frame in the repair stand remember that the torque you are placing on the tool is being transmitted up to the repair stand's clamp


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This stand supports the BB at the BB, perfect for this and very little chance of collateral damage.

Same stand that I use, it has never failed or allowed any damage to any parts, tools, frames or flesh, ever, period.
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Originally Posted by merziac
This stand supports the BB at the BB, perfect for this and very little chance of collateral damage.

Same stand that I use, it has never failed or allowed any damage to any parts, tools, frames or flesh, ever, period.

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was thinking of a more generalized type repair stand similar to a park where the only contact with the frame is a clamp around the seat tube

attempt was to give the most general suggestion for use of fixed cup tools of this type


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Originally Posted by juvela
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was thinking of a more generalized type repair stand similar to a park where the only contact with the frame is a clamp around the seat tube


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Yessir, the big boy stands can turn this job into a very sad affair. It's always seemed to me that allowing that could portend a poor outcome anyway.
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And that is a Spin Dr. from Performance, not a stellar stand but it was a very good deal. One of many, my Performance was more LBS than chain and with screamin good deals most any time I walked in the door. Always had a sale when I needed it.

Man, I miss those guys.
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That’s a really good idea to use a track stand repair stand for torquing...
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Originally Posted by merziac
One of many, my Performance was more LBS than chain and with screamin good deals most any time I walked in the door. Always had a sale when I needed it.

Man, I miss those guys.
I concur. I had a Performance about 5 miles from my house. I went there for all my consumables and about 2 of my bikes and 4-5 kids bikes. I miss them!
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Originally Posted by jdawginsc
That’s a really good idea to use a track stand repair stand for torquing...
Yep, it also facilitates being able to get right next to the frame and really lean in to get the job done, anytime you have to really lean on something, it works better if you can focus the force in line with the tool so you can bear down without slipping.
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Originally Posted by SwimmerMike
I concur. I had a Performance about 5 miles from my house. I went there for all my consumables and about 2 of my bikes and 4-5 kids bikes. I miss them!
They were my go to, got so I didn't even have to check prices, they knew I was a cheapskate, BikeTiresDirect and Universal were both close by. The last two managers told me they would beat them and they always did, often by a bunch. Those guys were great to me and I helped them sell a few bikes, we bought 3 and I sold another 1/2 a dozen or so for them.
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My favorite tool and prevents a lot of headaches.





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