[Closed] Is it easy to fit a square taper bottom bracket

you'll need a BB tool and a spanner, and preferably some copperslip or other anti-sieze

Have a read here http://parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=94

I bought the Park tool recently which is a good choice because you can use a ratchet or a spanner. I found the best thing was to put a bolt through the tool into the axle so it can't slip and then use a spanner. Halfords had them cheaper than anyone else a couple of weeks ago.

Christ that must make lots of us feel old!

SQ taper was all there was for decades.

Got a bb tool and crank extractor with spacer sitting here looking smart if your interested Simonlovell?

😉

I prob just use a spanner, hasnt got a bb at the mo.

Its a 1992 gt outpost which is a retro bike project / hack bike

Make sure you put in the right way around 😉

simonlovell999 - Member

I prob just use a spanner, hasnt got a bb at the mo.

SPanner won't help unless you have the right tool, mate

Yes and yes.

"Fit and forget" (until you realise its been in so long you cant get it out)..those were the days...