bg4533
02-18-04, 08:58 PM
I see a lot of tool kits and see them for sale, so what exactly are pin spanners for? Thanks.
Bicycle Mechanics - What are pin spanners for?
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RegularGuy
02-18-04, 09:22 PM
I see a lot of tool kits and see them for sale, so what exactly are pin spanners for? Thanks.
They are used for adjustable bottom brackets, high end crankset dustcaps, and the retaining rings on "one-key" release cranks (the kind that work by backing the bolt out against a ring).
They are used for adjustable bottom brackets, high end crankset dustcaps, and the retaining rings on "one-key" release cranks (the kind that work by backing the bolt out against a ring).
ImprezaDrvr
02-20-04, 09:46 AM
Also for track cog lockrings.
DieselDan
02-20-04, 10:15 AM
And to rebuilt old style freewheels.
bikedork
02-20-04, 10:52 AM
And some headset lockrings.
Resident
02-20-04, 12:11 PM
And some Cannondale Headshok repairs...
ImprezaDrvr
02-20-04, 12:52 PM
Damn they're useful!
DieselDan
02-21-04, 07:18 PM
Wack the hand of the pesky shop rat that won't get out of the way!
Raiyn
02-22-04, 11:19 PM
Dual prong nose pickers
bg4533
02-22-04, 11:31 PM
Dual prong nose pickers
ooohhh....will fill me up twice as fast then.
ooohhh....will fill me up twice as fast then.
CRUM
02-23-04, 06:47 AM
And if you are really good with them, they are fair to middlin tweezers. I caught one of my punk mechanics back in the day riggin one up with a rubber band to use as a roach clip.
Avalanche325
02-23-04, 12:24 PM
I used mine to screw in the brake caliper on my car when changing pads.