Thread: Removing Bottom Bracket
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Old 05-05-12 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by IthaDan
Whatever you do, find a bolt that will thread into the spindle to hold the tool tightly in place, they strip really easily. Either a bolt or this- http://www.treefortbikes.com/#navbar...22343539___283
The proper threading is M8x1.0 and you need a bolt about 40 or 50 mm long. Be sure of the thread pitch as M8x1.25 is more common but won't work.
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