Raceface BB Bearing Removal

FishFish
FishFish Posts: 2,152
edited February 2014 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi,

I have a raceface BB and wonder if I can use a Hope bearing removal tool rather than buying the specified item. Don't really want to take the bike out of service whilst experimenting so if anyone knows from experience then I'd be grateful if they could share it.

Thanks
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    mmm RF make quite a few BBs. As do Hope so which RF BB and which hope tool?
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  • jedi_master
    jedi_master Posts: 888
    If you are talking about external bottom brackets, then the Hope tool can install the bearing but not remove them. Done this on the Race Face X-type external (the older black one). As Hopes bearings have a slightly smaller inner diameter the tool does fit lose on race face bearing, so you have to make sure the tool sits centered over the bearing.

    The tool couldn't remove the bearing, as it couldn't sit on the back of the bearing to knock it out.
  • FishFish
    FishFish Posts: 2,152
    nicklouse wrote:
    mmm RF make quite a few BBs. As do Hope so which RF BB and which hope tool?


    Sorry - as anticipated in the previous post - X Type and standard hope external - in fact for race face cranks.
    ...take your pickelf on your holibobs.... :D

    jeez :roll:

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