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removing truvativ cranks

frankspencer1979frankspencer1979 Posts: 525
edited September 2012 in MTB workshop & tech
I've got a big 8mm allen key, but no matter how hard i try i can't gt the bolt to budge. Anyone any tips!?

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  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    which cranks? they have made quite a few over the years.

    most likely more force needed. but model and year would help?

    or model and fitting.

    or just a clear photo.
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  • frankspencer1979frankspencer1979 Posts: 525
    Don't worry, i tried harder and it shifted!

    I've just fitted a hope bb (with gxp conversion.) It all went together ok but the cranks don't seem to spin quite as freely as i imagine they should, like there's very slight resistance.
  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    there often is due to:

    1 bigger diameter seals.
    2 the BB not having been faced.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • The RookieThe Rookie Posts: 27,804
    3 overdoing the preload
    Current steed - Whyte T129, 2013 frame, mongrel Revelations, Giant dropper, Stans S1 wheelset. 12, Magura Trail Sport brakes, 1x11. 12.8Kg
  • frankspencer1979frankspencer1979 Posts: 525
    Fom what I understand, the GXP aspect of it does away with the need to preload? Watching the Hope how-to vid, he just tightens everything right up as the conversion spacers take the extra pressure, although I could be missing something
  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    frankspencer1979 wrote:
    Fom what I understand, the GXP aspect of it does away with the need to preload? Watching the Hope how-to vid, he just tightens everything right up as the conversion spacers take the extra pressure, although I could be missing something
    correct there is no preload in the GXP set up.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
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