How to mount the EDC Tool System by OneUp Components
Installing the EDC Tool System may seem daunting, but with our how-to, you’ll have it done in no time!
The EDC Tool System is a practical way to store a multi-tool and a CO2 cartridge in your steerer tube. If you want to know more about the tool itself, head over to our review. However, to install the EDC system there are a few things that need to be done first. Below, you will see all the tools you need, which include 8 mm and 4 mm hex keys, a flat head screwdriver, a pair of needle nose pliers, a torque wrench with bit set, a ratcheting wrench, the OneUp EDC Tap and cutting oil.
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Step 1: Preparation
Loosen the stem bolts.
Now, loosen the Ahead cap.
Next, remove the Ahead cap.
Remove the cockpit after.
Place EDC No-Go Guage over the steerer tube to check compatibility.
The No-Go Gauge should sit like this.
Use the Tap Guide to check the steerer tube length.
5-10 mm of steerer tube should be seen underneath the Tap Guide.
Step 2: Removing the star nut
Grease the inside of the steerer tube.
Grease the EDC Star Nut Puller as well.
Screw the EDC Star Nut Puller into the star nut and remove when tight.
This removes the inner ring of the star nut.
This is what the star nut should look like after.
A screwdriver helps loosen the star nut for removal.
With the screwdriver remove the top half of the star nut.
Sometimes the bottom half of the star nut can be stubborn.
Use needle nose pliers to help remove the bottom half.
Clean the steerer tube after.
Stuff a rag or towel in the bottom of the steerer.
Step 3: Threading the steerer tube
Apply cutting oil to the EDC Tap.
Place the EDC Tap in the steerer tube.
Slide the EDC Tap Guide over the EDC Tap and steerer tube.
The top of the EDC Tap should stick out of the EDC Tap Guide.
Thread the Tap with a 8 mm hex key.
Turn the Tap in full rotations and and half back until the hex key makes contact with the Guide.
Turn the Tap back to finish cutting the tread.
The cut thread.
Clean the threads and remove burrs.
Use a hex key to push a towel into the steerer tube to clean it.
Remove the towels from the bottom of the steerer tube.
Step 4: Spacer und Steuersatzkapee anbringen
The various EDC Spacers and EDC Top Cap.
Slide the spacers over first.
Now, the cockpit can be slide over the steerer tube.
One spacer goes on top of the stem.
Grease the steerer tube threads.
Hand tighten the Top Cap.
The EDC Multi-tool tightens the EDC Top Cap.
Your are almost done.
Step 5: Installing the Steerer Plug
Now, tighten the stem.
Check out that tyre!
The EDC Steerer Plug.
Press the Steerer Plug into the bottom of the steerer tube.
Use a hex key to push in the EDC Steerer Plug.
Slide the EDC Tool into the steerer tube.
Push the Tool to lock it in place.
As long has you have the right tools, installing the EDC Tool System is an easy affair. Have fun riding, knowing that your tools are always with you.
