it also goes without saying to scour the crap out of Sheldonbrown.com. there is a wealth of information there that CANNOT be underestimated. including some amazing ways to use leverage and physics to your advantage. (his diy bottom bracket cup remover is still one of the best &quot;hardware hack=better than a bike tool&quot; things i&#39;ve ever seen on the internet.)<div>

<br></div><div>ok, i&#39;ll sit on my hands and let some others give their input now. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div>