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[Closed] BB tools - any good ones that do multi BBs? Confused!

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I'm after a new BB tool as the one I have marks cups and only does the older style HT2 (and hope 24mm etc) designs. Can anyone recommend a socket type one that will fit old HT2 and the newer shimano 24mm spline design? Am I right in thinking something like this one does both? https://www.topeak.com/global/en/products/shop-tools/670-external-bottom-bracket-tool


 
Posted : 23/07/2020 12:17 pm
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There are three Shimano BB sizes, in decreasing size: the original, XT and XTR. The XTR BB used to come with a plastic adaptor for the standard BB tool so you could use that, don't know if they still do.


 
Posted : 23/07/2020 1:04 pm
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TBH that doc just adds to the confusion :D.

Its an MT800 XT on one bike and hope 24mm on the other. I think that means a shimano Shimano TL-FC25 might convert from one to the other meaning I only need one tool.


 
Posted : 23/07/2020 3:48 pm