Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Tighten bottom bracket help

  • 29-06-2010 3:57pm
    #1
    NickDrake
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,916 ✭✭✭


    Hey guys I need to tighten my bottom bracket on my old Trek 1000 in time for the Ring of Kerry this weekend.

    All of the bike shops in Limerick are not taking bikes for repair, (seems a regular thing). Havent tried halfords though

    Does anyone in Limerick have to tools to do this and could help me out? I believe it doesn't take too long?


Comments

  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 1,427 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    What do you mean by tighten? Is there play in the BB spindle? The trek 1000 has a sealed cartridge square taper BB which means you would have to replace it to get rid of any play in the crankset.


  • #3
    NickDrake
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,916 ✭✭✭NickDrake


    There is play in the crank


  • #4
    Signal_ rabbit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 682 ✭✭✭Signal_ rabbit


    I have play in my BB too on my Trek 1000. So I am assuming that I have to replace it. I have only done about 15,000k. Is this about right?


  • #5
    Explosive_Cornflake
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,133 ✭✭✭Explosive_Cornflake


    Depends on what conditions is what cycled in. A hard winter will do a a good job on BB's due to the salt.


  • #6
    funkyjebus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,547 ✭✭✭funkyjebus


    Signal_ rabbit wrote: »
    I have play in my BB too on my Trek 1000. So I am assuming that I have to replace it. I have only done about 15,000k. Is this about right?

    Possibly, a sealed cartridge bb (make sure you get the correct size, check the manufacture's website) is very cheap and quite easy to replace. Have a look at some videos, thats how I learnt. You only need two tools (a crank removal tool & a BB tool) along with an your allen keys, some will say use a torque wrench, but I've never had any issues without one on a square taper bb. Should take you no more than an hour your first time.


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    Holyboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 869 ✭✭✭Holyboy


    The sealed BBs they put in are very poor quality its a matter of when and not if they will wear out,get your self a shimano UN 54 BB and put it in,its very easy only one tool and an adjustable spanner is needed. Oops forgot about crank removal tool,silly ol me,could just use a hammer though,haha.


Advertisement