Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - What kind of Bottom Bracket tool would I need for a Windor Hour?

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Critical Jeff
11-30-08, 12:47 PM
I don't have my bike with me at the moment, but I believe that the bottom bracket looks like this

http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/fix/pics/bbrak01.jpg

Would this be the correct tool to use?

http://www.ems.com/catalog/product_detail_square.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442588896&emssrcid=GoogleBase


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Also, on the cheapo wheelset that comes with the Hour, the rear hub has a bit too much play between the axle and the hub/bearings. Would I need the hubs to be rebuilt, or could I tighten this myself?

croscoe
11-30-08, 12:59 PM
Yeah, that's the right tool. You can get a cheap one here:

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/14594-325_SETSR5-2-Accessories-42-Tools/Sette-Torx-ST-26BB-1A-Bottom-Bracket-Tool-Shimano/ISIS.htm

It's a nice tool, but I did have to grind the little guide pin down with a dremel to install a 113mm BB once...

You'll just need some cone wrenches to adjust the hub.

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/14603-325_SETCW5-2-Accessories-42-Tools/Sette-Torx-Cone-Wrench.htm
operator
11-30-08, 02:22 PM
You'll just need some cone wrenches to adjust the hub.

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/14603-325_SETCW5-2-Accessories-42-Tools/Sette-Torx-Cone-Wrench.htm

Assuming it's not actually worn out.