Cotter tools
01-11-15 | 11:10 AM
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Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter
Won't work because your friend won't be able to hold the punch straight and steady knowing you've had a few beers. If he joins you in those beers, he'll worry less about you which is helpful, but still won't hold the punch straight and steady.
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01-11-15 | 02:43 PM
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From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
I decided to retire my UO-8 a few years ago, and one of the cotters resisted removal. Lots of banging and sweating and cursing, and I resorted to drilling. The drilling took a long time, and even then, it was hard to remove the cotter. I guess I'll always remember that bitter farewell wrenching session.
The Harbor Freight tool worked like a charm on my Rudge.
The Harbor Freight tool worked like a charm on my Rudge.
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01-11-15 | 03:24 PM
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From: New Rochelle, NY
Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter
I was fortunate enough to get a VAR #7 many years ago at the close out price of $18.
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01-11-15 | 08:29 PM
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From: St. Paul, MN
Bikes: Too many 3-speeds, Jones Plus LWB
I use the Bikesmith tool. The first step is to loosen the nut one turn. Then I apply the press. After the cotter moves, then I remove the nut and finish pressing the pin. I've yet to run into a case where it does not work but I hear some cranks don't work with it. So far it has worked fine on all three-speed cranks, Chater Lea, Nervar and Stronglight cranks.
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