cmcanulty
03-22-08, 12:40 PM
I am touring in a few weeks on my 2007 Downtube NS. Can someone post the steps to disassemble and grease the bottom bracket and reassemble and what tools are needed? Thanks
Folding Bikes - Downtube Bottom Bracket
Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.View Full Version : Downtube Bottom Bracket
RonL
03-22-08, 04:09 PM
My 2005 is a cup and cone design. You can go to sheldonbrown.com for detailed directions.
RonL
RonL
JosephLMonti
03-22-08, 06:12 PM
I am touring in a few weeks on my 2007 Downtube NS. Can someone post the steps to disassemble and grease the bottom bracket and reassemble and what tools are needed? Thanks
A while back there was a lot of discussion about the Downtube bottom brackets. The main point to come out of those posts, is that you're better off replacing the stock bottom bracket with a cartridge one. In the end it ends up being a better deal (time, money, etc)
A while back there was a lot of discussion about the Downtube bottom brackets. The main point to come out of those posts, is that you're better off replacing the stock bottom bracket with a cartridge one. In the end it ends up being a better deal (time, money, etc)
Nigeyy
03-26-08, 10:36 AM
The other thing is that it appears some of the bottom brackets were overtightened. I do all my mechanics, but when I came to this one, I tried to do it myself, put as much muscle into as I dared, and then took it to Harris Cyclery where they replaced the bb.
I don't like to pay for bike mechanicking as I feel I can do it myself (usually), but in this case I thought it was a worthwhile investment -had I burred the cup, it would have left me with little recourse.
A while back there was a lot of discussion about the Downtube bottom brackets. The main point to come out of those posts, is that you're better off replacing the stock bottom bracket with a cartridge one. In the end it ends up being a better deal (time, money, etc)
I don't like to pay for bike mechanicking as I feel I can do it myself (usually), but in this case I thought it was a worthwhile investment -had I burred the cup, it would have left me with little recourse.
A while back there was a lot of discussion about the Downtube bottom brackets. The main point to come out of those posts, is that you're better off replacing the stock bottom bracket with a cartridge one. In the end it ends up being a better deal (time, money, etc)