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Profile crank tool - where can I buy and what are the benefits

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jimwise68:
Anyone know where I can buy one in Central London?

Sanmarcopizza:
Maybe Edwardes in Camberwell ?

jimwise68:
Can the cranks be fitted without one?

Sanmarcopizza:
Potentially yes. Just make sure the arms are lined up correctly, it's easy to get them a spline out so theay are not at 180degrees. You need to make sure you have approximated the spacing right so you don't need to take and arm off. If the arms are really snug you may need to tap them on with a rubber mallet or hammer/block of wood, until you can get the crank arm bolts engaged. You can then tighten the arms on with the bolts. If you are using the "Bitchin Bolts" (flush with hex hole) you need to be careful cos it's difficult to generate enough pressure with an alan key. The Prfile crank tool doesn't push the arms fully on, so you need to resort to the bolt method even with one.

jimwise68:
the bolts that I have are  normal bolts for the crank arms and not allen bolts, will that mean I wont need an tool?

Will I just be able to do them with a normal socket set?

Hope so, cos I want to fit them tonight.

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