Originally Posted by
79pmooney
What's this fascination with 1/2" rod? Go 3/4". It cost barely more, the washers are very sturdy and the acorn nuts are bigger than the headset races so they work beautifully to center the press. (Yes, 1/2' is lighter and better for hill climbing, but really, do you carry it in your tool bag?)
Edit: 3/4" and the acorn nuts was the word from Dean at Bike Central, Portland's fix gear wizard. (Fix gear as in velodrome, team DS and coach and frequently the mechanic at major events at Alpenrose.)
Ben
Probably a good idea. I really easily bent some 1/2" threaded rod when attempting to press some wheel bearings on a pair of old trailer wheels. You'd be surprised how easily you can bend it when you're applying decent force to the nuts.