RD4
02-29-04, 02:22 AM
i've grown too tall fro my old bike. i want to change the frame. what tools would i need to do this?
Bicycle Mechanics - installing a new frame
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 : installing a new frame
Scooby Snax
02-29-04, 07:01 AM
i've grown too tall fro my old bike. i want to change the frame. what tools would i need to do this?
first and foremost, a 5mm allen wrench, or a set, ball ended ones are a great bet, they help getting into those tight spots.
I assume you have the same size botom bracket and head tube? Is the fork the same size, type, is it 1", 1-1/8"? Threaded? threadless? or are you getting a new fork with the frame?
And its a good idea tol replace the cables and housing, no time like the present to do that tune up.
You're going to need:
5mm Allen wrench, buy a set that has up to 8mm for crank bolts.
Crank puller.
Bottom bracket tool.
Chain tool.
Torque wrench unless you feel confident that you wont over under tighten things.
A good set of pliers or a dremmel tool for cutting housing, the dremmel works great if you have one around. Just wrap the cables in masking tape befor you cut them, keeps a clean end.
For the headset, you can use a screwdriver and mallet to gently tap out the bearing cups, and use a long bolt, as close to the steerer tube diameter to reseat the bearing cups in the new frame.
first and foremost, a 5mm allen wrench, or a set, ball ended ones are a great bet, they help getting into those tight spots.
I assume you have the same size botom bracket and head tube? Is the fork the same size, type, is it 1", 1-1/8"? Threaded? threadless? or are you getting a new fork with the frame?
And its a good idea tol replace the cables and housing, no time like the present to do that tune up.
You're going to need:
5mm Allen wrench, buy a set that has up to 8mm for crank bolts.
Crank puller.
Bottom bracket tool.
Chain tool.
Torque wrench unless you feel confident that you wont over under tighten things.
A good set of pliers or a dremmel tool for cutting housing, the dremmel works great if you have one around. Just wrap the cables in masking tape befor you cut them, keeps a clean end.
For the headset, you can use a screwdriver and mallet to gently tap out the bearing cups, and use a long bolt, as close to the steerer tube diameter to reseat the bearing cups in the new frame.