Mountain Biking - Need some help installing my 2003 XTR crankset

just got my 2003 XTR crankset and the dang thing did not come with instructions. so i was wondering if anyone in cyberland had a copy they could email me or fax to me i would greatly appreciate it. Or if its a simple install maybe you could post it here. it really looks simple but i dont want to screw it up, way too expensive

I haven't worked on one, but it looks like an Aheadset with a crank in place of a fork, more or less. Is that right, guys?

Let me know if you need any help.

And the spacers.

thanks guys that did it

Glad you got it. It is basically the exact same thing as the old school Bullseye crank and b.b. Goes in and comes out the same way.

That's rediculously complicated.

Originally posted by Jim311
That's rediculously complicated.

you're just a shimano bigget

Originally posted by PeterG1185
you're just a shimano bigget

I will take that honor thank you just say:
shimaNO

Installing mine took about 3 minutes...

I'm thinking of getting a Shimano XT crank w/BB ES-71 & installing it myself. I've been told only a BB tool is needed. (are there any other tools required? no crank puller or BB lockring tool?)

What tools do you need to install the BB? There's a Park Tool BBT-2C (on JensonUSA, http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product.asp?number=41103) & Park Tool BBT-2 (PerformanceBike, http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SKU=706).

Is there a difference between the BBT-2C & BBT-2?

Originally posted by PeterG1185
you're just a shimano bigget


No, I just object to 4000000 billion small parts on something that ordinarily would be simple to install.


:rolleyes:


Just more **** to break in my opinion.

It's a 2 piece BB and a 2 piece crankset - I guess I'm missing the billions of small parts that will break.

Is it the spacers or the rubber o-rings that are confusing you?

he must be dyslexic

You won't see any spacers and o-rings on MY crankset, that's for sure.

Originally posted by Jim311
You won't see any spacers and o-rings on MY crankset, that's for sure.

Oh really?!! No o-rings. I guess there are no seals in the bottom bracket either.
And I guess the end of the spline is not regarded as a Spacer.
Or the taper deo'nt serve the same purpose.......:rolleyes:

Yeah, too bad those are all incorporated INTO it... just screw it in and you're set.

sort of like the XTR crank then. Just screw it in and you're set.