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Can you do this without the BB special tool/spanner thingy?
Posted : 12/06/2012 5:19 pm
Perhaps with one of those rubber strap wrench things (if it's external) but I seriously doubt it would have enough 'grab'
Posted : 12/06/2012 5:25 pm
You can use a Mole Grip/pipe wrench but it will savage the shells.
You can pre-load with anything that will vaguely fit the nut...remember it is preload, not 20Lbs.Ft of torque.
At least the drive-side shell will be hidden by the crankarm from the tool police.
PaulD
Posted : 12/06/2012 5:38 pm
5p piece to preload
Posted : 12/06/2012 5:44 pm
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Panic over cycling buddy over the road had the bb tool, thanks for replies folks 🙂
Posted : 12/06/2012 6:02 pm