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serra 04-17-10 03:02 PM

Bottom bracket tools
 
Hello,

I was wondering if anyone knew a good website to buy a couple of tools from. I'm looking for a hooked lockring wrench, and a bottom bracket wrench (the type seen here: http://bicycletutor.com/bottom-bracket/)
I've only bought from performancebike, unfortunately they don't have either of these. Where do you buy yours from, other than bike shops? (my local one doesn't carry many tools)

Thanks

Soil_Sampler 04-17-10 03:37 PM

www.biketoolsetc.com

kamtsa 04-17-10 03:42 PM

When you are in BicycleTutor, click on the desired tool on the right hand side of the window and it will offer you links where you can purchase that tool.

Kam

serra 04-17-10 03:47 PM

Ah the gigantic side window...how on earth did I not see that? Thanks both of you :)

Hm, would it be possible to use a cone wrench instead of the bottom bracket wrench?

DX-MAN 04-17-10 07:15 PM

Possible, yes; advisable, no. Good for the continued life of the tool, no.

Heck, a good crescent wrench would be better -- 10-12", well-made, but by the time you buy that, just buy the right tool.

serra 04-17-10 08:10 PM

Yeah, I know, use the right tool, it's just difficult to find :/ I think I found someone who has one, thanks for all your advice though.


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