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Post by Stella on Apr 3, 2015 13:42:38 GMT
Well, our other shop recently called to 'pick my brain' when they stumbled over a bike's BB and correctly identified (thanks to my err ... educating them) a Viscount. Unfortunately slaughtered with almost nothing original anymore and the frame was in dire condition. Nevertheless, the BB (worst case of being 'shot' I've ever seen) needed to be changed, so I came running to the rescue with my BB puller/pressing tool and did the job which was described as 'excellent'.
Once again, I'm thankful for Steve and his development of said tool. And proud to be a Viscount expert of some sort. :-) Felt good.
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Post by cusqueno on Apr 3, 2015 14:26:55 GMT
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A good shop that's prepared to take a bit of trouble on an old bike rather than saying it's beyond repair - you have to buy a new one! Kudos to Stella
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Post by velocipete on Apr 3, 2015 18:38:07 GMT
Yep,agreed. Far to much,"can't get the parts sir,it'll cost mor in labour to lookat it than it's worth sir!"
Well done you.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Post by Stella on Apr 3, 2015 19:58:04 GMT
As it happens they had two Viscounts from two different owners in the shop. They just know that I'm the go-to person when it comes to 'our' bikes. They often take the piss out of me, but appreciate my knowledge when push comes to shove. :-)
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Post by 54roadie on Apr 14, 2015 17:18:18 GMT
Hi Stella, congratulations! on having your expertise recognized and (at least occasionally) appreciated. Are there pics and a description of this BB press / pull tool anywhere? I'd love to see that.
Best,
Frank
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Post by Stella on Apr 20, 2015 20:32:10 GMT
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Post by 54roadie on Apr 21, 2015 17:33:07 GMT
It worked perfectly. Nice shot, great tool, thank you.
Frank
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Post by Stella on Apr 24, 2015 17:26:51 GMT
You are welcome. It's Busaste's design, he then went to a company who 'improved' it and the result is this. Very, very pleased to have this tool.
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Post by suffolkboi on Oct 11, 2016 9:57:28 GMT
Hello Stella,
I'm new here. I've been informed that you're an expert on Viscount bottom brackets. Do you know where I could obtain a spindle, and what tools I'll need?
I have a feeling this Viscount stuff is going to get addictive......
Geoff
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