Campagnolo tools

Needabike

Thinking about a self build.
If I buy a Campag groupset do I need any special tools.
Possibly only the ultra torque tool , not sure if a standard 10mm allen key will do

ADVICE?

Chips Lovell

I've fitted one myself and no, aside from the regular stuff, you don't need any special tools. The exception is probably the hex bolt in the crankset. I had a few extension type sockets for my torque wrench that did the trick. If you don't have anything like that, then maybe best buy the campagnolo tool.

Needabike

How will I manage to tighten the bottom bracket cups

Chips Lovell

Campag advises loctite and hand tightening, which I found a bit strange. Personally I just greased the threads and tightened with the standard external bottom bracket tool. Its the same 16 tooth tool that will do Shimano or FSA bottom brackets. Park sell one called the BBT-9. Mines a BBB one, which was cheaper.

penexpers

I have the BBB one too. If you were working in a bikeshop you'd probably want the Park Tools one but the BBB one is good enough for home usage.

Needabike

Do you happen to know what loctite threadlocker they recommend

Thanks for all your help

Chips Lovell

Off the top of my head I can't, but it's on the instruction leaflet, which is also available as a PDF on the Campagnolo website.

gerrybmw

You should use either the Campag or Shimano hollow tech II toll to tighten the bottom bracket cups. On the instruction sheet Campag advise that if you use a thread glue it will reduce the life of the parts and recommend that you use their specific tool. From my experience the Shimano tool is also compatible. You can access the instruction sheet on the Campagnolo.com website and this contains their specific part number.