seized bb, shop's fault?
03-03-08, 02:42 PM
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seized bb, shop's fault?
So later today or tomorrow I'm taking my bike to the shop to see what they say about this, but I just wanted some opinions first. I have a Trek 1000 that I bought in '05 and this last summer I noticed the bb was seized when I tried taking it out to use the crank/bb in another frame. The bb is definitely seized in there as I tried very hard taking it out, and even had a different shop try as well (during the process the outer bb teeth were slightly stripped).
Do you think the shop I bought this from will do anything for me if they can't get it out? I'd say it is their fault b/c they installed the bb and if they had greased the threads properly it should never have gotten seized.
Do you think the shop I bought this from will do anything for me if they can't get it out? I'd say it is their fault b/c they installed the bb and if they had greased the threads properly it should never have gotten seized.
03-03-08, 02:50 PM
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IF it's the original BB, it would have been installed at the factory.
03-03-08, 02:50 PM
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See what they say. I tend to agree with you, and they'll probably pull it for free and maybe give you a new one. If I were them, I would, as it's maybe $50 out of their pocket.
03-03-08, 03:09 PM
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Yes, it is the original bb. What can I expect if they can't get it out? A frame with a bb that can't be removed is pretty useless (obviously). I wanted to switch to a double for one...
Thanks for the replies.
Thanks for the replies.
03-03-08, 03:15 PM
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If they can't get it out, and you are out of warrantee, then you are as stuck as the BB.
Also, even though the shop may help you in some way, they are under no obligation based on my understanding. Your best bet is to go in and ask in a humble way for some assistance and hope that they will help.
I think the best way to get told to take a flying leap in this case is to go in demanding that they fix it.
Also, even though the shop may help you in some way, they are under no obligation based on my understanding. Your best bet is to go in and ask in a humble way for some assistance and hope that they will help.
I think the best way to get told to take a flying leap in this case is to go in demanding that they fix it.
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03-03-08, 03:34 PM
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I couldn't get an original BB out of an aluminum shell no matter how hard I tried (I was also a little afraid of damaging it myself). So I took it to a shop. The mechanic ended up using a pipe extension and all his weight to finally knock it loose. Turns out the culprit was an inadequate amount of grease.
Moral of the story: Chances are good the shop will be able to get it out, there won't be any damage, and you'll be able to re-use the BB if you want. Edit: Ask what you owe and pay it.
Moral of the story: Chances are good the shop will be able to get it out, there won't be any damage, and you'll be able to re-use the BB if you want. Edit: Ask what you owe and pay it.
03-03-08, 03:45 PM
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If the original shop can't get it out because it's stripped, it's not their fault. If you or another shop damaged it, how can they be held liable? They have no idea whether the right tools and technique were used unless they did the work.
BTW, most shop warranties on new bikes cover parts for one year and do not include labor.
BTW, most shop warranties on new bikes cover parts for one year and do not include labor.
