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Old 04-17-10 | 03:02 PM
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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: https://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)

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Old 04-17-10 | 03:37 PM
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www.biketoolsetc.com
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Old 04-17-10 | 03:42 PM
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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.

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Old 04-17-10 | 03:47 PM
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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?

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Old 04-17-10 | 07:15 PM
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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.
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Old 04-17-10 | 08:10 PM
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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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