I need to remove a Shimano ES-25, Octalink Spline, cartridge bearing from a bike before I install a HTII BB. I cannot get hold of the correct tool.
Could I just bodge it out?
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Removing an Octalink Splined BB without correct tools
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Posted 1 year ago #
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Could I just bodge it out?
probably not with any certainty of having a useable set of threads in the BB shell aftewards.
take frame to a bike shop and ask them to do it.
failing that a hammer and cold chisel might work but if it doesn't you'll be stuffed as the normal tool wouldn;t fit either.
Posted 1 year ago # -
normal tool + top hat or 5p?
Posted 1 year ago # -
cynic-al I think it's the BB that's being removed, not the crank arms?
Posted 1 year ago # -
It's just a standard cartridge BB remover once you've got the cranks off, there must be someone you could borrow one from. If you bodge it and mash the splines you could be in trouble (and it's likely to be pretty tight). I don't think that the ES25 has cuts in the collar to take an external tool.
Posted 1 year ago # -
OK that's it - I'll try and ask around for a tool.
Posted 1 year ago # -
No bodge need - local mate has one.
Posted 1 year ago # -
yes ..I've buggered one up ( crank thread that is)trying to use a coin or was it a washer, and standard remover ..
Posted 1 year ago #
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