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CHanging Crank/Chainset

  • 19-06-2009 7:41am
    #1
    ROK ON
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    How easy is it to change a chainset. Do I need any special tools?


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  • #2
    Chips Lovell
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    Rushing here, so the short answer is that yes it's easy, but probably will require special tools. Just what tools you need depends on the crankset.


  • #3
    72hundred
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,333 ✭✭✭72hundred


    I did it recently. It depends on the type of chainset/bottom bracket you have. Do you know what type you have?


  • #4
    ROK ON
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    SOme class of Shimano (R600 i think) changing it to Ultegra. Not sure what type of BB?


  • #5
    72hundred
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    ROK ON wrote: »
    SOme class of Shimano (R600 i think) changing it to Ultegra. Not sure what type of BB?

    A picture would help, would be able to tell then if internal or external BB.


  • #6
    short circuit
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    Had a quick peek on the interweb ... R600 looks to be the ones with 2 piece crankset with Hollowtech Bottom brackets .. easy enough to change ... especially if you are going for Ultegra with the same ...

    By the way ... I think R600 is pretty close to Ultegra spec wise.

    I have the bottom bracket tool ... PM me if needed ... we can do it in 10mins or so ...


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  • #7
    short circuit
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    Assuming this is what you have.

    CR7712.jpg


  • #8
    ROK ON
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,831 ✭✭✭ROK ON


    @ Short Circuit - Sorry thats not it. That looks like hollowtech, the one I have isnt.
    It looks ugly and I dont like it. Everything else on the bike is Ultegra, so I want to chg crank to Ultegra.

    Would be glad to avail of your tools/expertise in this matter.
    I can repay you with a nice pint.

    Have the crank ordered, so once it arrives I will PM you. Thanks.


  • #9
    short circuit
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    ROK ON wrote: »
    @ Short Circuit - thats the one.
    It looks ugly and I dont like it. Everything else on the bike is Ultegra, so I want to chg crank to Ultegra.

    Would be glad to avail of your tools/expertise in this matter.
    I can repay you with a nice pint.

    Have the crank ordered, so once it arrives I will PM you. Thanks.

    Not a pint man ... I need a rear wheel ... :) ... have I pissed everyone off on boards yet ... :D

    PM me when you have it ... I want to have a look at the Orbea in any case ... so 2 birds ... 1 stone and all that.


  • #10
    ROK ON
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,831 ✭✭✭ROK ON


    short circuit wrote: »
    Not a pint man ... I need a rear wheel ... :) ... have I pissed everyone off on boards yet ... :D

    PM me when you have it ... I want to have a look at the Orbea in any case ... so 2 birds ... 1 stone and all that.

    That works.


  • #11
    72hundred
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,333 ✭✭✭72hundred


    ROK ON wrote: »
    Have the crank ordered, so once it arrives I will PM you. Thanks.

    Have ordered the BB with it aswell in English or Italian thread?


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  • #12
    short circuit
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    @ROK ON .... bikeradar listened to you .... :)

    http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/bikeradar-video-of-the-week-how-to-install-hollowtech-ii-cranks-22078

    Still .. give me a shout when you have it.


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