changing cranks/ BB

Koiler

what do i need? tool wise? are all the required tools in this kit?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=40997

and how hard is it? i know theres a risk of cross threading the BB and knackering the frame, would i be wiser to spend the £40 for the tool kit on taking it to a shop to have it fitted?

bike is a kona coiler (2006) im going to be removing RaceFace Ride XC triple and replacing with SLX crankset

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=28019

thanks in advance

ben

nicklouse

looked on Parktools they have lists of what is needed for each BB.

Koiler

cheers nick.

just had a little read of parktools, looks like i need a torque wrench as well...

also, im not sure what type of BB i have a t the moment, but im pretty sure its not an external one, im guessing that means im going to need the frame facing?

i think i answered my own question there...

any idea how much it costs to have the frame faced and new cranks/ bb installed? just a rough idea so i know im not getting ripped off

Thread8

Facing should be about £15-20 alone, not sure about crankset and BB fitting

A torque wrench isn't essential if you are just starting out, just do the bolts and stuff up to a reasonably tight level, dont do it so hard you have to practically stand on your tools to get it undone

common sense really