Bottom Bracket help

Hurricane Warrior
Hurricane Warrior Posts: 147
edited July 2013 in Workshop
I wonder if you guys can help?

I have recently learned how to change a bottom bracket on my Carrera road bike and wondered if it was the same idea on a carbon bike?

I have a Jamis Xentih Endura Sport 2012 http://www.evanscycles.com/products/jam ... 6#features which has a FSA PowerDrive Sealed Cartridge, 68 × 108mm and wondered if this was something I could do myself as I really enjoyed doing the Carrera BB and really want to be able to repair it myself.

What tools would I need to do the job?
Jamis Xenith Endura Sport 2012
Boardman Race 2013
Genesis Equilibrium 2014 (Built myself)
Boardman Comp MTB 2016

Comments

  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    It looks like you'll be OK with the tools you used before. Powerdrive appears to be a screw in cartridge type BB with a splined spindle. You might want to look on the FSA website for instructions on crank removal.

    The frame mentions BB30 bottom bracket shell, which is designed for press-fit bearings, but I'm assuming yours has an adapter pressed in to take the threaded cartridge type BB
  • Hurricane Warrior
    Hurricane Warrior Posts: 147
    Thanks keef66 I took a look at the FSA site and it was very helpful.

    Just wondered do you know if I'd need a tool to put in the adjuster cups, and with the frame being carbon do you have to be extra careful when working on the bike
    Jamis Xenith Endura Sport 2012
    Boardman Race 2013
    Genesis Equilibrium 2014 (Built myself)
    Boardman Comp MTB 2016
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    I think you just need the shimano type splined BB tool to take out the old BB and put in a new one. Since your BB30 shell has a threaded insert pressed into it, don't go mad when tightening up the new BB. Borrow a torque wrench if possible, and see if you can find a recommended torque setting for your frame.

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