Hi
I have a carbon frame CX bike I need to change the bottom bracket bearings - I have 2 single bearings - one side 22mm the other 24mm - (based on a GXP design I am told)
What is the best removal tooland installation tool (s) I should buy ?
I see park tools do some but are these only for certain sizes of bottom bracket ?
Thanks
Kevin
Are they pushfit or threaded? Pushfit is pretty much the same process for all - a splayed extractor and soft(ish) hammer to bash 'em out and a BB / headset press to push the new ones back in. Typically, the easiest way is to get 'em out, measure 'em up and order the replacements to match.
Tools needed:
[url= http://www.parktool.com/product/press-fit-bottom-bracket-bearing-tool-set-bbt-90-3 ]Park BB clobbering tool[/url]
[url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/x-tools-press-fit-bottom-bracket-installer ]BB / headset press[/url]
Soft-faced hammer.
I'll also typically use a light, lithium grease on the cups as they go in (to keep down creaks and avoid them seizing).