Bicycle Mechanics - BB removal. Is this universally true?

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Bokkie
08-26-04, 01:18 PM
Left (non-drive side): counter-clockwise to loosen, clockwise to tighten.

Right (drive side): counter-clockwise to tighten, clockwise to loosen.

Universally true?

RegularGuy
08-26-04, 02:10 PM
Not universally true.

Go here: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_bo-z.html

Scroll down to "Bottom Bracket" and see Sheldon's explanations of the various standards.
Bokkie
08-26-04, 02:26 PM
Providing I avoid French, Italian, and Swiss standards I should be ok.

RegularGuy
08-26-04, 02:35 PM
The vast majority of modern bikes are as you describe. :)
Bokkie
08-26-04, 02:38 PM
It certainly explains why I could not get the drive-side loosened! :D