Removing cranks

jed1978
jed1978 Posts: 87
edited June 2008 in Road beginners
i have a tool to remove the cranks bt it wont fit as there is a threded rod protruding from the centre of the now exposed crank thread
any advice?

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    What are the cranks?
    Make. model and year?
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • jed1978
    jed1978 Posts: 87
    they are old, 10 yrs or so

    on a mountain bike that i am changing to single speed (or trying)

    though i would ask here as you guys are usually pretty helpful

    and they are shimano
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    There are a few BB types that use a nut on the end of the BB spindle, rather than a bolt. Depends on the model of crank puller you have - some you can unscrew enough to allow the threaded spindle to fit on the inside.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..

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