marshace Posted January 24, 2012 Share Any comments/advice on the new generation press fit BB's Like working on my own bike/s. Had to replace frame but new standard seems to be press fit bb. That means new tools !!!. or does it ?? Do you just tap them out or what ??Just got very comfortable with externa bb's en cheap rebuild (thread on this site) etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Drongo Posted January 24, 2012 Share Any comments/advice on the new generation press fit BB's Like working on my own bike/s. Had to replace frame but new standard seems to be press fit bb. That means new tools !!!. or does it ?? Do you just tap them out or what ??Just got very comfortable with externa bb's en cheap rebuild (thread on this site) etc... There is a tool for the job...... ...but my observation leads me to believe that very few LBS's have more than a hammer ! If you are a J Clarkson personality, a hammer will do. If you are a Richard Hammond personality, you will allow Clarkson to fit it. If you are James May personality, you will get someone to do it for you properly, whilst wearing a pink paisley shirt. You decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted January 24, 2012 Share if you have access to a headset press, it should work for a BB as well. I'm pretty sure it will work for a BB. but in a pinch, wood blocks will work. Check here for info on press fitting BB cups Edited January 24, 2012 by Capricorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted February 18, 2012 Share Are there any advantages or disadvantages of using the external(hollow-tech) vs a press fit BB, I've just got a new frame and the new BB is press-fit, so just trying to get my head around it all. Are the Press-fit easier to service, I realise their is the weight saving that I'm making, but are the press-fit more susceptible to dirt getting into the bearings. I've done some reading up, but wanted to hear what some hubbers opinions are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big H* Posted February 18, 2012 Share if you have access to a headset press, it should work for a BB as well. I'm pretty sure it will work for a BB. but in a pinch, wood blocks will work. Check here for info on press fitting BB cups No need to buy an expensive head press....... go and look here http://www.mindspring.com/~d.g1/headset.html and here http://bloombikeshop.com/homemechanic/cuppress.php The Bloom Bike Shop also has many tutorials and links on how to service your own bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshace Posted February 21, 2012 Share Thanks for the links "eccentric1"Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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