which bottom bracket tool?
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Shimano Hollwtech II type tool. Same size and shape to the outside of the exteral cups. (Different axel diameter inside though.) I have one of these and have used it for Shimano Hollwtech II , FSA Mega Exo and Truvativ/SRAM GXP BB cups: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-shimanotruvativ-hollowtech-bottom-bracket-tool/
Have to remove the cranks to use, but has better contact than an open design that means you don't have to remove the cranks.
If you're going to be swapping a lot, I'd consider this type: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/park-tools-hollowtech-ii-bottom-bracket-tool/ as it has full engagement with the spline recesses, minimising the slight denting when fitting the alu cup with a steel tool.
Have to remove the cranks to use, but has better contact than an open design that means you don't have to remove the cranks.
If you're going to be swapping a lot, I'd consider this type: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/park-tools-hollowtech-ii-bottom-bracket-tool/ as it has full engagement with the spline recesses, minimising the slight denting when fitting the alu cup with a steel tool.
gbb
Squire
- Location
- Peterborough
As svendo says, the hollowtech II is the same. I got a Icetoolz open ended version from my LBS..circa £9.
Is this normal ? ... when i went to remove my FSA BB shells, i didnt think the wrench was correct, didn't want to go on over the teeth of the cup. I found a light tapping with a hammer forced the wrench on. I suppose it wants to be a really tight fit so maybe i just wasn't expecting that.
Is this normal ? ... when i went to remove my FSA BB shells, i didnt think the wrench was correct, didn't want to go on over the teeth of the cup. I found a light tapping with a hammer forced the wrench on. I suppose it wants to be a really tight fit so maybe i just wasn't expecting that.
astrocan
Veteran
- Location
- Abingdon, Oxon
In this type of situation it's a question of how much force is required to get the desired result. A 'bit of light tapping' doesn't seem unusual to me. Some tools are a tight fit, but use the same tool on a different BB and it may be slack.
I have seen some reviews where the inner diameter of the tool can cause it to be a tight fit the spindle. If something won't fit I try to make sure that everything is where it should be before reaching for the long bar and the large hammer, although these are essential elements in my tool kit.
