Cove Handjob bb question ?

Glynnd111
Glynnd111 Posts: 169
edited February 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
I've just purchased a new SLX chainset that comes with a external bb.

I currently have an isis bb installed and have noticed that the bb shell is very thin compared to the ones on my alu bikes.

To my best knowledge cove frames come ready chased and faced from the factory so no problems there. But it just seems that there isn't much material for the bb to clamp against ?

Will I have any problems fitting the new bb ?

Thanks

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    no probs.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Glynnd111
    Glynnd111 Posts: 169
    Ok so realy that simple then just fit And forget ?
  • Steve_b77
    Steve_b77 Posts: 1,680
    Yup.

    you'll probably also notice that teh tubes are thinner than many alu bikes
  • individual6891
    individual6891 Posts: 120
    Glynnd111 wrote:
    ITo my best knowledge cove frames come ready chased and faced from the factory so no problems there.

    Sorry to semi-hijack your thread, but is this true? Are all coves pre-faced? What about the headtube?
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    I would always have them checked.

    any frame.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • beelzebomb
    beelzebomb Posts: 94
    Bit late on finding this one, but Cove HJ frame is NOT pre chased & faced in factory - Cove always recommend getting it done.
    I did find on mine though that the headset was fine & didn't need doing.
    If the bb is ok, don't worry, modern ones wear out soon enough anyway & you can get it done when you change it!
    http://covebikebuild.wordpress.com

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