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RDU
03-09-2004, 08:53 PM
Poor man's crown race tool. What can I use to seat it without damaging the race surface?
kidwoo
03-10-2004, 12:14 AM
Soft wood (pine) and a hammer, or some beefy pvc that fits over your steerer tube but catches the race.
Repack
03-10-2004, 10:50 AM
I drilled a 1-1/8" hole through a 2x4, clamped it in a vise, and then hammered the fork down into it. Don't forget to grease it.
Biscuit
03-10-2004, 09:17 PM
I just open a large crescent wrench to 1 1/8" wide and hit it with a hammer. Rotating to ensure it sits square.
Dirty
03-10-2004, 09:19 PM
why not jus go by the local shop for this and not risk damaging the race?

it isnt usually something that you do very often...and i mean itll take a shop like 2 seconds with a crown race tool and they shouldnt really charge anything for something that easy....
RDU
03-11-2004, 05:42 AM
I used a PVC pipe and punched it in. Worked just ine. Thanks for the idea.
gtbike
03-12-2004, 09:36 AM
Just take a litlle trip down to your local reliable LBS. They can seat it for you and also check your frame for eccentricity while you are there. They would probably only charge a six pack of Pepsi (or other!) and you make a good connection withh the guys there. I have always taken my bike in for things I do not feel like doing or do not have the proper tools for (except maint). Now when I go in, I get lot's of stuff for a six pack.
RDU
03-12-2004, 11:37 AM
these days, all the LBS around here seems to wanna nickel and dime you for every little damn thing. Can't blame then I guess;)
gorgechris
03-23-2004, 12:15 PM
Originally posted by gtbike
Just take a litlle trip down to your local reliable LBS. They can seat it for you and also check your frame for eccentricity while you are there. They would probably only charge a six pack of Pepsi (or other!) and you make a good connection withh the guys there. I have always taken my bike in for things I do not feel like doing or do not have the proper tools for (except maint). Now when I go in, I get lot's of stuff for a six pack.
I'm more for self-sufficiency. Your LBS is probably not open at 9:00 PM the evening before a big ride, when you're swapping out forks. I'm very good friends with the owners of my LBS, I do the books for their club, ride with them, go to dinner with them, do yoga with them, etc. I give them my business when it comes to purchasing clothing, parts, and bikes. So you can't say I'm putting the hurt down on them by removing/installing my own races.

I use a long, narrow punch, but I really like the 2x4 idea. Damn, youse monkeys is smart folks!