Star Fangled Nut Installation

[Tallpaul]

Is there a reliable bodge way to do it, or shall i just stump up for this?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=10224

 

[jango]

I use a 1/2" socket extension bar ...so does my lbs :shock:

once you've got it started it works ok.

I'll install it for you when you drop those wheels off if you like....

 

[Mattythemod]

just ask Cannondale King as he fitted mine in his lunch break at work today ....

now gonna go see if hes done it straight

 

[Tallpaul]

I use a 1/2" socket extension bar ...so does my lbs :shock:

once you've got it started it works ok.

I'll install it for you when you drop those wheels off if you like....

No worries mate, socket extension worked a treat

How about Thursday evening for the wheels?

 

[terryhfs]

Erm, if you want to bodge it, very long sacrificial allen bolt and a mallet. If the bolt stays central in the head tube then the washer is straight.

 

[scant]

cant believe a bike shop doesnt have the propper tool

 

[andrewl]

I find the end of a broom handle works better than the socket myself.

A long sacrificial bolt to straighten things up (if required) is then all thats required.

 

[scant]

I find the end of a broom handle works better than the socket myself.

A long sacrificial bolt to straighten things up (if required) is then all thats required.

or better yet, just use the propper tool :roll:

 

[Tallpaul]

or better yet, just use the propper tool :roll:

I'm doing quite well with homemade tools:

- Headset press from some steel plate, bolts and a really long threaded rod

- Vacuum Cleaner Tube crown race installer

- Socket extension Star Nut installer.

 

[cherrybomb]

Anyone got an effective way of removing headset cups & crown race with DIY tools?