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02-06-23, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by TugaDude

I'm sure you know this but for other who might read this thread, there is really no need to remove the fixed cup. So long as you were able to clean out old grease and debris, I'd leave it alone personally. If folks insist on removing a "stuck" fixed cup and don't have an appropriate tool they can always use a vise to hold the cup while they spin the frame carefully, of course. And make certain to spin the correct way!

Thanks for confirming! I had read that from Sheldon Brown. I was fortunately able to clean out the old grease and debris. I think I may make a fixed cup removal tool from a large washer, several nuts, and an appropriate diameter bolt.

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