VAR Bottom Bracket 1.370´´ x 24 TPI Right Hand Tap ToolEnsure flawless performance and silent operation from your bicycle´s drivetrain with the VAR Bottom Bracket Right Hand Tap Tool. As a crucial component in any professional mechanic´s or serious home enthusiast´s collection, this precision instrument is designed to restore, clean, and cut perfect threads in a bicycle frame´s bottom bracket shell. A clean and perfectly aligned bottom bracket is the foundation of an efficient drivetrain, preventing annoying creaks, premature bearing wear, and power loss. This tool from VAR, a brand synonymous with professional-grade bicycle workshop equipment, guarantees the accuracy needed for high-performance assembly and maintenance.Key Benefits:Investing in this specialized transmission tool provides immediate and long-lasting benefits for any bicycle build or major service. By using the VAR tap, you can achieve perfect bottom bracket alignment, which is critical for the smooth rotation of the crankset and the longevity of your bearings. It effortlessly cleans out paint, corrosion, or debris left over from the manufacturing process, ensuring your bottom bracket cups install smoothly and sit flush against the frame. For older frames or those with minor thread damage, this tool is invaluable for chasing and restoring the threads, potentially saving a frame from being discarded and ensuring a secure, reliable fit for your new components. The result is a quieter, more efficient ride and the peace of mind that comes from a professionally executed installation.Main Features:Engineered for the demanding environment of a professional workshop, this tap tool boasts features that deliver precision and durability. It is specifically designed for the right-hand (drive-side) of an English/BSA threaded bottom bracket, the most common standard in the industry. The tool´s cutting edges are meticulously ground to provide sharp, clean cuts whether you are chasing existing threads or creating new ones in an unthreaded shell. Its robust construction ensures it can withstand the torque required for cutting metal while maintaining its structural integrity for repeated use over many years. This is not just a tool, it is a long-term investment in quality bicycle maintenance and repair.Technical Specifications and Attributes:This tool is an essential part of the Maintenance and Transmission tools category, specifically for work on the Bottom Bracket.Maintenance - Transmission tools.VAR Bottom Bracket 134x24 Right Hand Tap Tool.Bottom bracket tap 1.370´´x24 tpi right hand thread hss steel weight:103 g.* Product Type: Bottom Bracket Tap Tool* Brand: VAR* Application: Cutting and Chasing Bottom Bracket Threads* Thread Standard: English / BSA* Thread Specification: 1.370´´ x 24 TPI (Threads Per Inch)* Thread Direction: Right-Hand Thread (For Drive Side)* Material: High-Speed Steel (HSS)* Weight: 103 g