Maverick Speedball/Crank Bros Joplin dropper post tool

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Absolute long shot but does anyone have the special 2 pin tool used to unscrew the upper valve head from the seat post?

I could probably get something made but if someone has one they would give/sell/lend me that would be fantastic.

Failing that if you know of one somewhere, I'm happy to chase a rainbow (well to an extent anyway)

 

[dyna-ti]

Would a set of circlip pliers not be what youre after :? Those are for doing up or undoing things with two holes in them.

This is basic, but you can get sturdier ones for more funds.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rolson-Head-C ... 3641.l6368

 

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Unfortunately what needs to be unscrewed is set a good 15cm inside a tube with a narrow diameter, the proper tool which I have only managed to find a crappy picture of looks to be machined out of alloy, is about say 17cm long, has the two pins on the end and a hex for operating with a socket on the other.

 

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That is quite possibly the worst written description possible. I have found a picture, it's in the background though and not sure how well it will come out on here.

 

[02gf74]

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That will be tricky to make if you dont have access to the cap in order to work out pin diameter and distance apart.

I hate it when stuff is made that requires special tools, dont even mention cannondale headshoks grrrrrr.....

You probably need to attach a disc to a rod with plasticene on the end to press against the cap to get impression of the pins, maybe cover the plasticene with a smear of grease so it wont stick to the cap. Then buy a cheap 3/8 socket and grind down to correct shape.

I doubt it will be easy or cheap to find/buy/borrow the correct tool.