Q: affordable tool for campy cup&cone style old BB
10-14-11, 08:20 AM
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Q: affordable tool for campy cup&cone style old BB
hello all.
what would be the best (or recommendable) tool for the campy old 'cup&cone' style bb -- pls see attached pic. do i need 2 different tools for the cup and the lockring?
preferably not-so-expensive and easy-to-get one, as i will not most likely do this 'terribly often' (well, who knows?)
thanks!
what would be the best (or recommendable) tool for the campy old 'cup&cone' style bb -- pls see attached pic. do i need 2 different tools for the cup and the lockring?
preferably not-so-expensive and easy-to-get one, as i will not most likely do this 'terribly often' (well, who knows?)
thanks!
10-14-11, 08:23 AM
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You do need two tools. There are cheaper alternatives, but I don't like to skimp on poorly made tools. More often than not, that means I buy Park (if talking about new production tools).
Park SPA-2
Park HCW-5
Park SPA-2
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Have your LBS put the fixed cup in. You may never have to move it again in your lifetime, so a tool investment may not be justified.
I like the Hozan lockring wrench, though the price is high. It's general purpose.
I like the Park SPA-1 pin wrench, because it's adjustable.
I like the Hozan lockring wrench, though the price is high. It's general purpose.
I like the Park SPA-1 pin wrench, because it's adjustable.
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10-14-11, 10:32 AM
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I agree don't skimp on the tools. Park and the 'bike speciality' tools and I Craftsman for all other tools. (stay away from that Craftsman EVO or whatever it is crap)
I am also with Noglider on this. you are unlikey to remove fixed cup (it should stay in for normal maint) and unless you overhaul on a regular basis just have your LBS put it in.
OR perhaps there is a fellow C&Ver nearby will to help for the price of an Ale??
I am also with Noglider on this. you are unlikey to remove fixed cup (it should stay in for normal maint) and unless you overhaul on a regular basis just have your LBS put it in.
OR perhaps there is a fellow C&Ver nearby will to help for the price of an Ale??
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10-14-11, 04:13 PM
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yeah. totally hear you guys.
so it looks like, just going LBS would be better than a cheap tool.
unless attracted by those beautiful Park or Hozan tools.
i myself am a bit meticulous about the tools, so it is unlikely to buy any crappy ones.
problem is...
damn those Hozan tools look beauty. it was mistake to visit their website.
i know that i am not gonna need most of them more than once, but they just look beautiful to have.
so attempted to that headset wrench... (the huge plier c-203).
feel like it's gonna solve almost everything including my shower pipe, not only headset or bb.
thanks again for your inputs, folks.
so it looks like, just going LBS would be better than a cheap tool.
unless attracted by those beautiful Park or Hozan tools.
i myself am a bit meticulous about the tools, so it is unlikely to buy any crappy ones.
problem is...
damn those Hozan tools look beauty. it was mistake to visit their website.
i know that i am not gonna need most of them more than once, but they just look beautiful to have.
so attempted to that headset wrench... (the huge plier c-203).
feel like it's gonna solve almost everything including my shower pipe, not only headset or bb.
thanks again for your inputs, folks.
