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Bicycle Press-in Wrist Set Tool

A bicycle press-in wrist set tool is a specialized instrument used for installing and removing headset bearings, specifically those pressed into the head tube of a bicycle frame and into the fork steerer tube. It facilitates a precise and controlled fit, minimizing damage to components.

Material

These tools are typically constructed from:

• Steel: The primary material for the pressing components (cups, adaptors) due to its strength and durability. Often hardened steel for increased resistance to deformation.
• Aluminum: Frequently used for the body or frame of the tool to reduce weight.
• Plastic/Nylon: May be incorporated into adaptors to protect delicate bearing surfaces.

Purpose

The primary purpose is to avoid damaging the headset bearings and the head tube/fork steerer tube during installation and removal. Using improper methods (e.g., hammering directly on the bearing) can lead to:

• Bearing creaking
• Bearing failure
• Damage to the head tube/fork steerer tube, requiring costly repairs or replacement.

Function

The tool functions by applying even, controlled pressure to the bearing, pushing it into or pulling it out of its housing. Key functional elements include:

• Press Cups/Adaptors: These are sized to match the inner diameter of the bearing and the outer diameter of the head tube/fork steerer.
• Press Body/Frame: Provides a stable structure for applying force.
• Force Application Mechanism: This can be a threaded rod (screw press), a lever, or a hydraulic system. The threaded rod is most common in wrist-style sets.
• Wrist Action: The "wrist" refers to the rotating handle that allows for controlled tightening and loosening of the press.

Usage Scenarios

• Headset Installation: Pressing new bearings into a new or stripped head tube.
• Headset Removal: Removing old or damaged bearings from a head tube or fork.
• Home Mechanics: Commonly used by cyclists performing their own maintenance and repairs.
• Professional Bike Shops: Standard equipment for bike technicians.

Common Types

• Threaded Press Sets: The most common type. Utilize a threaded rod and cups/adaptors of varying sizes. The wrist action is achieved by rotating the threaded rod. These sets usually include adaptors for different headset standards.
• Lever-Action Press Sets: Employ a lever to apply force. Less common than threaded sets, but can offer faster operation.
• Hydraulic Press Sets: Utilize hydraulic pressure for precise and powerful pressing. Typically used in professional shops due to their cost and complexity.
• Integrated Crown Race Setting Tools: Some sets include tools specifically for setting the crown race on the fork.
• Specific Headset Standard Sets: Tools are often sold as sets tailored to specific headset standards (e.g., Press-Fit, Tapered, Integrated).

Based on the provided information, the following HS codes may be relevant to a “bicycle press in wrist set tool”:

• 8205598000: This code covers handtools (including glass cutters) not elsewhere specified or included; blow torches and similar self-contained torches; vises, clamps and the like, other than accessories for and parts of machine tools or water-jet cutting machines; anvils; portable forges; hand- or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks; base metal parts thereof. Specifically, it includes Other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof: Other. A bicycle press tool would fall under the category of a handtool.

  • 82: Metalworking tools.
  • 05: Hand tools, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or non-electric motor.
  • 59: Other handtools.
  • 80: Parts and accessories.

• 8479899560: This code covers Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof. Specifically, it includes Other machines and mechanical appliances: Other: Other Automotive maintenance machines. A bicycle press tool, if considered a machine for automotive/bicycle maintenance, could fall under this code.

  • 84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
  • 79: Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter.
  • 89: Other machines and mechanical appliances.
  • 95: Other: Automotive maintenance machines.
  • 60: Parts and accessories.

• 8479909530: This code covers Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof. Specifically, it includes Parts: Other Of industrial robots. If the bicycle press tool is a component of a larger automated system, it might be classified as a part of an industrial robot.

  • 84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
  • 79: Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter.
  • 90: Parts.
  • 95: Other: Of industrial robots.
  • 30: Parts and accessories.

Regarding HS code 8479899560, please note that the classification depends on whether the tool is considered an "automotive maintenance machine."

According to the provided reference material, the HS code options related to 'bicycle press in wrist set tool' are limited, with only the following 3 found.