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MnHPVA Guy
01-15-07, 01:19 PM
BB cups that have small 5/8" flats on the side surfaces can be almost impossible to remove, especially the ones on English 3 speeds.

Is there a need for a specific tool for removing them?
http://www.bikesmithdesign.com/BBTool/

I have a prototype tool that will remove a 3 speed's fixed cup, no matter how tight it is. Even those the discontinued Kingsbridge tool or an oversize bolt (ala Sheldon Brown) won't remove. It's also useful for the adjustable cup.

If I can determine there is enough interest, I'll get a batch made.

If you are interested, drop me an email at mark@bikesmithdesign.com

I'm not asking for a commitment or anything, just trying to gauge interest.

Thank You

evwxxx
01-15-07, 01:24 PM
That is a pretty cool tool for those english cups. Seems our 3sp friends (as well as a fair amount of older english 10 speed friends) could use something like that, of course depends on how much they end up being, price-wise.
John E
01-15-07, 01:55 PM
I do not have an immediate application, but that is a nice design.

Does it need a clockwise "undo" arrow for the clueless?

reverborama
01-15-07, 02:23 PM
I don't have any 3-speeds but I know a bunch of guys that do. And they are in Minneapolis so you probably know them all. You probably are one of them. Heck, this is probably you:
http://www.salt2salt.com/phpix3/albums/Lizard2006/DSC01641.JPG

Anyway, these guys would probably be interested:
http://www.3speedtour.com/
unworthy1
01-15-07, 03:53 PM
I like it...I have an old VAR tool that does this job, but they are long out of production (I think) and would be more expensive if you could find one. I salute you for making this prototype, hope you can make your money back out of it.
tolfan
01-15-07, 04:45 PM
great idea
MnHPVA Guy
01-15-07, 06:10 PM
I don't have any 3-speeds but I know a bunch of guys that do. And they are in Minneapolis so you probably know them all. You probably are one of them.Yup.


Heck, this is probably you:
http://www.salt2salt.com/phpix3/albums/Lizard2006/DSC01641.JPGNope. I don't look nearly that good in short cut-offs. But I've known the guy in the orange jersey for years.
T-Mar
01-15-07, 07:54 PM
Good idea, but I believe the Park HCW11 covers this. It's no longer listed on the Park website, but many LBS and mail order houses still carry it. The design fits cups with 16mm/0.630" flats. The drawback is the spanner design which tends to slip off fixed cups. However this problem is easily rectified by using a bolt, nut and washers of the appropriate size to hold it in place. On the other hand (make that the other cup) it is thin enough to allow use on adjustable cups without removing the crankarm. Bike Tools Etc. sell it for $13.75.