Re: [CR]Tricks for removing Fixed cup?

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Date: Wed, 07 Dec 2005 22:32:02 -0600
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
From: "Mark Stonich" <mark@bikesmithdesign.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Tricks for removing Fixed cup?
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>Dale B. Phelps wrote:
> > It's been in there forever, you know what I mean, for 35 years (the
> > frame sn indicates 1970.) easy. And to top it off, its campi, so I
> > don't wanna bugger the thing up. And its Italian, AND the frame is
> > chrome. OK, given those variables, whats a schlubb to do to actually
> > remove the thing??

At 12/7/2005 09:34 PM -0600, John Thompson wrote:
>The best way is to use the official Campagnolo fixed cup remover -- not
>the cheap stamped combination fixed cup/pedal wrench, but the industrial
>tool that comes with the Campy tool case.

Dale, Those pro tools really are "Plan A".

But, if all you have is the cheap stamped type, they can be made much more effective if you use threaded rod or a 5/8" bolt through the cup and a large, heavy washer to keep the tool in place. Then tapping vigorously on the tool with a wooden mallet.

I've yet to see this fail, even with a well worn tool. (except on English 3 speeds, but I've made a special tool for those.)

Mark Stonich;
Minneapolis Minnesota
http://mnhpva.org
http://bikesmithdesign.com