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PVC pipe? So obvious I missed it. Have some lying around as well, certainly cheaper than the Park equivalent.
Thanks for the replies.
I used pvc waste pipe (£3 for 3 metres at screwfix) with 4 dremel/hacksaw indents (in a cross shape) so that the top of the pipe deformed along the race to ensure it pushed it over the ridge.
Utterly perfect and the other 2 m are now light sabers. neeeeoowwwhum.
Heat the race up in the oven, have a length of PvC pipe ready to hit it to seat. I have the same job to do on my Scott mtb I am building. Just got my built wheels now with tubeless rock razor tyres![1](https://cdn.road.cc/sites/all/modules/contrib/smiley/packs/smilies/1.gif)
Agree with all of the above, I don't use an oven, just a cup of boiling water will do.
Cut a slot in the crown race and it will slide straight on.
or alternatively go into a hardware shop and ask for a section of pvc pipe. Figure out what measurement of length and width you will need. Then you will have the tool for life.