RetroBIKE general guide to stubborn bottom bracket removal

[Elmo]

And if they`re really,really tight you can always get some chums to pull on the 12N and 12S wiring [/quote]

 

[legrandefromage]

bump for those who've not seen it.

 

[bduc61]

now I am picking up most metal vacuum cleaner old tubes that people throw away in the street

they make nice tubes to get leverage and the diameter allows to put a tool handle in it :idea:

 

[bm0p700f]

I just tried the tool in the vice method. The bench moved intead of the BB. No I will try LGF method instead.

 

[coomber]

I just tried the tool in the vice method. The bench moved intead of the BB. No I will try LGF method instead.

Put some penetrating oil in there as well if you can for a day or two to help.

 

[raymondluxuryyacht]

I thought the drive side unscrewed anti-clockwise and the non-drive was clockwise ??
I guess this explains why I can't get my bb out !

 

[BerthaPog]

If you don't have a long crank bolt, use a spare wheel QR to hold the BB Tool in place.

 

[raymondluxuryyacht]

I found the seat fixing bolt from many single-bolt seatposts does the job. Can't remember the exact bolt size, but I think its m8 or m10.

 

[mikeekim89]

Could put this thread in your profile writeup bit at the bottom LGF?

 

[legrandefromage]

Could put this thread in your profile writeup bit at the bottom LGF?

tis done.

Note: large moustache not obligatory but does add to the effect.