Our Reversible Grip BB Cup Tool takes the place of three outboard
BB cup tools by combining the best qualities of each while eliminating their respective shortcomings. This
one tool does the job of a flush-tooth BB cup socket tool, a recessed-tooth cup socket tool, and a stamped steel
BB wrench.
Because our BB tool is reversible, the drive splines that engage the
cup notches can be used in their optimum position (flush or recessed) by simply flipping the tool over. An offset
"crows foot" socket drive allows for the proper use of a torque wrench and a ratchet drive tool. Unlike deep socket
tools, the drive is in line with the cup, allowing full torque to be applied without the tool shifting or slipping.
The open design of the RWC BB Cup Tool allows the mechanic to visually
verify proper engagement of the tool to prevent damage to the bearing cup. This feature also allows for the protruding
spindles of BB systems such as the TruVativ Howitzer®.
The wide profile and precision fit of our cup tool "teeth" prevent
the burring of cup notches caused by thin, stamped-steel wrenches.
The ergonomic shape provides a comfortable fit in the hand while
the custom edges provide enough grip to prevent dropping even when using the copious amounts of grease required for
servicing bottom brackets.
This tool is built to last. The Type III hardcoat anodizing is
harder than steel (C60-C70 Rockwell). Unlike brightly colored Type II anodizing, the Type III process equally penetrates
into the aluminum as far as it builds above the surface. This takes the treatment beyond being a "coating" to becoming
an integral part of the metal. The result is a tool with the weight of aluminum and the hardness of steel.
