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[Closed] External BB - Can I leave out the Tube?

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Its damaged, need a new BB really, will be it be ok without the tube for a few weeks? I assume it just seals the bearing or does it have more of a role than that?


 
Posted : 27/07/2012 5:08 pm
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I assume so but i have never done it


 
Posted : 27/07/2012 5:09 pm
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Just stops water and muck in the BB shell sloshing around into the bearings mostly.

drill a 5mm hole in the BB shell if it's a steel frame....


 
Posted : 27/07/2012 5:10 pm
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It'll be fine - but put one in when you have a chance.

If your bike gets very wet in the mean time, take out the seatpost and turn it upside down for a while.


 
Posted : 27/07/2012 5:12 pm
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If your bike gets very wet in the mean time, take out the seatpost and turn it upside down for a while.

What will turning the seatpost upside down achieve?


 
Posted : 27/07/2012 5:34 pm
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Drain the water out of the frame.


 
Posted : 27/07/2012 5:38 pm
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If your bike gets very wet in the mean time, take out the seatpost and turn [b]The frame[/b] upside down for a while.

To clear up any misconceptions (or sarci-ness?)


 
Posted : 27/07/2012 5:52 pm
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Superb, thanks everyone. Will buy a new BB soon.


 
Posted : 27/07/2012 6:33 pm