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09-28-12, 07:48 AM
Hi,
Sorry if this is obvious but after searching around I wanted to double check.
I have a Specialized Allez 24 2011 - specs are here: http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/allez-24-2011-road-bike-ec025026#features
After cycling the length of Ireland through rain, more rain, and then the bike surviving two Easyjet flights, it has started to make a little noise when I pedal.
On inspection it appeared to be from the cranks which I tightened, before realising the whole bottom bracket has some wobble to it.
I have managed to remove both the crank arms now after buying the much needed tools, but am now a little unsure how to proceed.
Here is how the bottom bracket looks:
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I think it could also do with a bit of a clean too as they look dirty and doesn't feel/sound smooth. I have purchased some bearing grease.
From what I have read, it would appear I have a Shimano bottom bracket? And to tighten it I will need to purchase something like these?:
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/ice-toolz/isis-shimano-bottom-bracket-tool-ec018385#features
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/park/bbt2-shimano-bottom-bracket-tool-ec005486#features
I just wanted to confirm that I had got this right before buying something I might not need.
Many thanks :)
Sorry if this is obvious but after searching around I wanted to double check.
I have a Specialized Allez 24 2011 - specs are here: http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/allez-24-2011-road-bike-ec025026#features
After cycling the length of Ireland through rain, more rain, and then the bike surviving two Easyjet flights, it has started to make a little noise when I pedal.
On inspection it appeared to be from the cranks which I tightened, before realising the whole bottom bracket has some wobble to it.
I have managed to remove both the crank arms now after buying the much needed tools, but am now a little unsure how to proceed.
Here is how the bottom bracket looks:
275297275298
I think it could also do with a bit of a clean too as they look dirty and doesn't feel/sound smooth. I have purchased some bearing grease.
From what I have read, it would appear I have a Shimano bottom bracket? And to tighten it I will need to purchase something like these?:
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/ice-toolz/isis-shimano-bottom-bracket-tool-ec018385#features
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/park/bbt2-shimano-bottom-bracket-tool-ec005486#features
I just wanted to confirm that I had got this right before buying something I might not need.
Many thanks :)