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Can someone please give some advice to help find a new crankset?
I apologize in advance if I mix-up some lingo, I have almost no experience in fixing bicycle drivetrain.
Previously I had Comet CKM-7159 as crankset (I managed to find this datasheet that seem to ...
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SRAM GXP crank partially stuck in bottom bracket
I (unfortunately) have a SRAM Apex GXP crankset that I need to replace after less than a year of use because it's garbage. But I can't get the crankset out of the bottom bracket. I've taken the bolt ...
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SRAM BB30 cranks - how to remove crankarm from spindle?
I have SRAM S2200 (X.0) cranks with a BB30/PF30 spindle. They are 3-piece ones, with the self-extracting mechanism on the right (drive) side, and a regular non-puller bolt on the left side.
I want to ...
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Bottom bracket compatibility
After two LBS's, a blowtorch and a tyre shops impact driver I finally have my bottom bracket out. It an aluminium frame if that makes a difference.
On the drive side some of the thread is gone, ...
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How to install a Hollowtech II crankset if it does not fit the top hat?
In threaded 2-part bottom brackets there is a plastic top hat/bearing insert/dust cover that goes between the BB's bearing and the spindle, so that they fit tightly and the spindle does not wobble.
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Lost left crank arm crank end cap
What parts do I need to put this back together?
I've lost some pieces going for a ride but I'm not sure what exactly. I think I'm missing the end cap to the crank and maybe a spacer.
I was heading ...
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How do I keep smallest gear on my crank shaft from contacting frame
I have an old Trek 8000 ZX that I am fixing up. I had to replace the bottom bracket and I believe I successfully did that. The bike did not have a crank set to work with so I salvaged one from a pile ...
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Replaced left crank arm but still comes loose?
A few weeks ago I bought a new (albeit cheap) self assembly bike from a local store, this bike to be exact http://tinyurl.com/gw77p9t . After about two weeks use (one and a half hours of cycling on ...
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How to remove a crank arm with stripped threads?
A friend called me up yesterday after a mis-adventure during his attempt at a bottom bracket overhaul. He stripped out the threads on the (left) crank arm while using a Park crank puller. In a pinch, ...
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