Mountain Bike Tools

Tapered Fork - Crown Race Setter

2011-09-13T18:43:00.000-07:00

This Tapered Fork Crown Race Setter Tool is designed to be used in conjunction with the Park CRS-1 Driver Tube to install the headset crown race onto the fork's crown seat. This tool is designed only to work with forks that have tapered steer tubes.

The Tapered Fork Crown Race Setter is machined from 6061-T651 Aluminum to exacting tolerances then anodized to decrease wear.

Headset Press Adapter[s] for 1 1/2 inch and Tapered Chris King Headsets

2011-09-13T16:37:00.000-07:00

The Headset Press Adapter[s] are for - 1 1/2 inch and Tapered Chris King Headsets.

These Adapters are machined from 6061-T651 Aluminum billet to exacting tolerances then anodized to decrease wear.These Adapters are designed specifically to install Chris King 1 1/2 and Tapered Headsets by properly applying pressure across the top of the bearing cup assembly which eliminates bearing damage during installation.

The Adapters are compatible with the Park Headset Press (HHP-1,2,3), Pedros Headset press and Woodman.The Race Adapter is to be used when installing the base plate on the fork steer tube. The beveled side of the Race Adapter goes against the base plate before using a crown race setting tool.

Note: Frame preparation should be done in accordance to Headset Manufacture.

1/2" DU Bushing Tool & RWC Needle Bearing Tool

2010-06-30T21:55:00.000-07:00

This Tool is designed to remove & replace shock eyelet bushings. DU bushings are a press fit into the shock eyelets so this tool can be used in a vise, arbor press or with a soft headed hammer. Here is an illustration of the tools use http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=396483 The RWC Needle Bearing Ejector Pin installs and removes the Needle Bearing Kit sold by Real World Cycles.

The 1/2" DU Bushing Tool and RWC Tool are machined from Stainless Steel to exacting tolerances to reduce tool wear. The 1/2" Bushing Tool will Fit shocks from Fox, Cane Creek, Romic, Marzocchi Roco, 5th Element Coil, and Rock Shox (Monarch and Vivid). The RWC Needle Bearing Ejector Pin will only fit the Real World Cycling Needle Bearing Kit.

A Star Fangled Nut Installation Tool

2010-06-29T23:00:00.000-07:00

The Star Fangled Nut Installation Tool works for 1.125 inch and 1.000 inch steer tubes. The tool is machined from 6061-T651 Aluminum billet to exacting tolerances then clear anodized to reduce tool wear. There is an added Delrin pad to reduce peening from repeated installations.

Chris King and Cane Creek 110 Head Set Press Adapter

2010-06-29T22:54:00.001-07:00

The Headset Press Adapter[s] are for - 1 1/8 inch - for Chris King and Cane Creek 110 headsets.

These Adapters are machined from 6061-T651 Aluminum billet to exacting tolerances then anodized to decrease wear.These Adapters are designed specifically to install Chris King and Cane Creek 110 headsets by properly applying pressure across the top of the bearing cup assembly which eliminates bearing damage during installation.

The Adapters are compatible with the Park Headset Press (HHP-1,2,3), Pedros Headset press and Woodman.The Race Adapter is to be used when installing the base plate on the fork steer tube. The beveled side of the Race Adapter goes against the base plate before using a crown race setting tool.

Note: Frame preparation should be done in accordance to Headset Manufacture.

Thru-Axle Hub Truing Adapter

2009-05-16T13:38:00.000-07:00

Truing Stand Adapters for Thru-Axle Hubs. The sizes available are 12 mm, 15 mm and 20 mm. The 15 mm adapter is designed around the Shimano / Fox standard. The 12 mm and 20 mm adapters are designed around Rock Shock's Maxle standard.

These adapters are machined from 6061-T651 Aluminum billet to exacting tolerances then anodized to decrease wear. The o-rings will prevent the adapters from falling out when the wheel is removed from the truing stand. It's good to apply a light coating of grease or oil on the Adapter o-rings before installing them in the Hub. This helps in the removal of the adapters.

A word of caution these adapters are used during the wheel building process and not to adapt thru-axle wheels.

The Begining of the Bushing Tool

2009-05-16T12:33:00.000-07:00

The story behind this was about four years ago I needed some bushings for my Manitou Swinger shock. I went to my LBS and got sticker shock $6.00/each. Being a mechanical engineer I use these types of bushings in my "day job" designing widgets. So I contacted one of the distributors my company uses for their bushing supply. Although, I have to buy large quantities to get a good price……folks feel they get their moneys worth at $2.50/each.

Then I started getting requests for a tool. I had already made a simple "plug" type tool for my own personal use. But then I got serious and made a couple of prototypes. I subjected the prototypes to some good old functional testing. Testing revealed a few short comings. First, the need to hold the Bushing in position while getting set up for installation. So I added the o-ring to acomplish this task. Then I added the o-ring to the foot to hold that in place during installation.

During the design of the tool I followed the Bushing Manufacture's guidlines for correct installation. The 1/2" Bushing Tool is now made from 300 series stainless steel. The 12mm Bushing Tool is still made from 6061-T6 Aluminum and black anodized. I will be changing the 12mm Bushing Tool to 300 series stainless steel on the next order.

It’s not “rocket science” but installation of the bushing will affect the durability and longevity of the bushing. I've read a lot of posts on mtbr.com where DIY's are installing these bushings using the "socket method". Although, that may do the job it doesn’t support the inside diameter of the bushing. The bushings and shock eyelet have a light press fit (.0004” - .0007”) so it’s possible for the bushing to collapse at the split from not being supported.

Here is a great thread on mtbr that shows the Bushing Tool in action. http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=396481

If you would like to purchase one of my Bushing Tools or some DU Bushings then check mtbr classifieds. I am also a well-regarded seller on Ebay. Check out my reviews: http://myworld.ebay.com/mtnbiker4life/