FSA Gossamer chainset

tabmaster
tabmaster Posts: 38
edited July 2008 in Workshop
Hello all,
does anyone have any experience of removal of the above mentioned FSA Gossamer cranks? In particular, does it require the use of a crank extractor on the non-drive side only? If so, what sort as I believe there are a couple of types.

Thanks in advance.

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  • Steve I
    Steve I Posts: 428
    Got an FSA Gossamer Mega EX0 on my bike. If it's the same as yours there's no need for a removal tool. Just undo the opposing 5mm allen bolts alternately, a little bit at a time until they are both loose. Remove the end cap and the crank arm will pull off.

    That's as far as I've gone, but it looks like a simple job of pushing the spindle out back through the cups. It might need a bit of persuasion with a plastic mallet or hammer and block of wood.
  • tabmaster
    tabmaster Posts: 38
    Well, is that to say if I undo the pinch bolt on the L/H crank that the L/H crank will just slide off?
  • Steve I
    Steve I Posts: 428
    Hello mate. Yes, but there are probably 2 opposing pinch bolts, at least there is on mine. I can't give you a definite answer as I'm not sure if you have the same cranks as me.
  • madmix
    madmix Posts: 65
    Undo the bolts a bit at a time, remove the cap and the left crank arm will slide off. Then just slide the right crank and axle through. Use loctite when putting it back together.

    Have a look at the FSA website and follow it through to the Gossamer Crankset page. There is a PDF there that shows assembly etc. Found it very handy

    Good Luck

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