Best tool for the job? Everest freewheel
12-02-13, 12:15 PM
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Best tool for the job? Everest freewheel
I have a Campy rear wheel with an Everest Star Professional freewheel, 13-18t. My 2-prong SunTour tool doesn't fit and I figure this would be a good excuse to acquire another freewheel tool.
A post on The Headbadge site notes that the typical alternative (Dura Ace TL-FW10) is also not viable, and their recommended tool (Bicycle Research CT-1) appears to be unobtainium.
Anyone know where a CT-1 can be had, or if there is another option?
If I can find something for less than $25 I'd like to acquire it. I'm in no rush (before spring) and I'll head to the LBS if no options present themselves.
A post on The Headbadge site notes that the typical alternative (Dura Ace TL-FW10) is also not viable, and their recommended tool (Bicycle Research CT-1) appears to be unobtainium.
Anyone know where a CT-1 can be had, or if there is another option?
If I can find something for less than $25 I'd like to acquire it. I'm in no rush (before spring) and I'll head to the LBS if no options present themselves.
12-02-13, 12:57 PM
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Has anybody ever tried a large one of these as a freewheel remover, and do they even make them in a size both large enough yet able to enter the "hole"?
I think I just came up with something to manufacture
I think I just came up with something to manufacture
12-02-13, 01:00 PM
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^Interesting idea....
If the Suntour doesn't fit, I'm pretty sure what you need is the older 2-prong Regina FW tool. Look for one with the ring around the edge which helps keep the notches in place.
This one is just outside of your budget: https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Bicycle-...item485b514ac0
If the Suntour doesn't fit, I'm pretty sure what you need is the older 2-prong Regina FW tool. Look for one with the ring around the edge which helps keep the notches in place.
This one is just outside of your budget: https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Bicycle-...item485b514ac0
12-02-13, 01:03 PM
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^Interesting idea....
If the Suntour doesn't fit, I'm pretty sure what you need is the older 2-prong Regina FW tool. Look for one with the ring around the edge which helps keep the notches in place.
This one is just outside of your budget: https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Bicycle-...item485b514ac0
If the Suntour doesn't fit, I'm pretty sure what you need is the older 2-prong Regina FW tool. Look for one with the ring around the edge which helps keep the notches in place.
This one is just outside of your budget: https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Bicycle-...item485b514ac0
12-02-13, 02:56 PM
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I can troll eBay for the next few months for the BR tool, since it doesn't appear to be available elsewhere.
Edited to add: Actually, that eBay linked tool is the CR-1. Thanks!
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12-02-13, 05:16 PM
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I think the Bicycle Research tool will not work with the small cog in place on this freewheel.
12-02-13, 05:39 PM
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How about the Bicycle Research CT-600? Price is nice (link), and it's listed as compatible with Regina. No idea about Everest, though.
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I'm pretty sure what you need is the older 2-prong Regina FW tool. Look for one with the ring around the edge which helps keep the notches in place.
This one is just outside of your budget: https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Bicycle-...item485b514ac0
This one is just outside of your budget: https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Bicycle-...item485b514ac0
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12-02-13, 11:02 PM
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I have no idea about the diameters involved, but could the Suntour tangs be ground to work?
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Suntour notches are recessed, the Everest notches are raised.
