Stepped bottom bracket
Rich9
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Does this look normal?? Cant say I've noticed it before, but was giving the bike a clean and noticed that BB looked like it was winding out. But on further inspection, there a no threads, and there is no play in the crank.
2014 Whyte T-129S
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I'd take the crank off and retorque the BB. Just to be sure.0
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Thanks SS. Thought you might be first to reply
Looks like an LBS job then. I dont have the tools! 2014 Whyte T-129S0 -
Might be worth an investment! Crank extractor and shimano bottom bracket tool will be needed, should be able to pick up both for less than 15 quid.0
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will a shimano tool work on Truavativ BB?? :?2014 Whyte T-129S0
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Yep, the same splined fitting.
You need a tool of course to remove the crank bolts, usually an 8mm allen key.
Crank extractors come in two flavours, but the newer ones fit all cartridge bottom brackets ie hollow axle ISIS and Octalink jobbies.0 -
if it is fine leave it.
what are the cranks?"Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
it looks very normal to me.who cares?0
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Looks normal to me as well to be honest.0
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Depends if it has unscrewed. Rare, but I have seen it before, especially if not tight to start.0
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ive taken this pic of 4 different types of bottom bracket to hopefully put your mind at rest.
chances are yours is the second from the right or very similar. hope this helpswho cares?0 -
nicklouse wrote:if it is fine leave it.
what are the cranks?
The cranks are Truvativ FiveD. I called into my LBS while out on a ride yesterday and they also said its fine. Basically the BB is slighly wider than the frame, hence the step. Or summat like that :roll:
cheers for the reassurance 8)2014 Whyte T-129S0
