Hi Guys,
First time forum user long time bike rider.......
I have recently purchased an old (1960's) road bike which I am beginning in the process of restoring. This bike has an old Stronglight crank which I need to remove to service the BB. I have pretty much exhausted all LBS trying to find someone who can sell me a 23.35mm crank puller or has one and can remove my crank. Seems that my only option is to purchase from overseas and pay nearly as much in postage costs as the tool itself which I am reluctant to do. Does anyone have any suggestions as to where I can purchase one at a reasonable cost or know someone who has one and can help me do this close to the eastern suburbs of Melbourne (3154)......
Many thanks in advance,
Greg
Vintage Stronglight 23.35mm crank puller
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Re: Vintage Stronglight 23.35mm crank puller
Postby rogerrabbit » Fri Aug 21, 2015 9:52 am
I bit the bullet and bought one overseas. I don't think you will find one to buy in Oz, but there are probably a few people in Melbourne that might let you use theirs.
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Re: Vintage Stronglight 23.35mm crank puller
Postby gregsie » Fri Aug 21, 2015 10:23 am
Thanks for the reply Roger, I'm thinking the same, may have to swallow the high postage costs and buy overseas. I'll leave it a week and see if any offers come up........
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Re: Vintage Stronglight 23.35mm crank puller
Postby Duck! » Fri Aug 21, 2015 11:19 am
Have you tried Abbotsford Cycles under Richmond train station? They don't sell bikes, only bike bits, and are known for having a knack for procuring all sorts of unusual bits.
I had a thought, but it got run over as it crossed my mind.
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Re: Vintage Stronglight 23.35mm crank puller
Postby gregsie » Sun Aug 23, 2015 12:19 am
Thanks Duck, I will give them a call........fingers crossed.
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Re: Vintage Stronglight 23.35mm crank puller
Postby Tim » Sun Aug 23, 2015 8:15 am
There are alternative methods of removing tapered-fit cranks;
http://www.jacobschuck.com/accessories/wedge-set
Apparently these work very well though I haven't tried them.
The reason I considered using wedges was that I tried to remove some cranks with a puller but forgot to remove the crank bolt first, the end result was stripped threads on the crank. Aargh!
Make sure the bolt comes out first, it is easy to overlook after taking the caps off.
http://www.jacobschuck.com/accessories/wedge-set
Apparently these work very well though I haven't tried them.
The reason I considered using wedges was that I tried to remove some cranks with a puller but forgot to remove the crank bolt first, the end result was stripped threads on the crank. Aargh!
Make sure the bolt comes out first, it is easy to overlook after taking the caps off.
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Re: Vintage Stronglight 23.35mm crank puller
Postby gregsie » Sun Aug 23, 2015 9:05 am
Hi Tim, thanks for the suggestion, certainly worth considering but definitely a last resort, the thought of hammering wedges behind my lovely Stronglight 57 Super Competition crank is unnerving to say the least. I can sympathise with your stripped thread episode, I still have a crank stuck on one of my bikes, removed the bolt but did not retract the crank puller bolt sufficiently before screwing into the crank so in turn it did not go in far enough in the crank. Screwed in the puller bolt but instead of the crank coming of the spindle the puller pulled off complete with most of the crank threads........
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Re: Vintage Stronglight 23.35mm crank puller
Postby Tim » Sun Aug 23, 2015 9:24 am
I know that feeling well. The silly thing is I've done it twice. Slow learner.gregsie wrote:Screwed in the puller bolt but instead of the crank coming of the spindle the puller pulled off complete with most of the crank threads........
I thought that too but I reckon a sturdy C-clamp might push the wedges in without any frame or crank damage.gregsie wrote:the thought of hammering wedges behind my lovely Stronglight 57 Super Competition crank is unnerving to say the least
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Re: Vintage Stronglight 23.35mm crank puller
Postby gregsie » Sun Aug 23, 2015 11:30 pm
Certainly sounds feasible however I have neither a wedge nor a sturdy C clamp so probably makes more sense to purchase the right tool for the job. Many thanks however for your input Tim......
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