So I've got an older cross bike with a FSA Gossamer crank, but I don't understand the removal process on my new bike, and the manual was useless. Likewise a search of the internet is coming up short, so I defer to the experts at BF (is this just a new model?).

My older crank just has a hex bolt fitting that removes the non-drive side crank arm. This one has the "M17" bolt inside of what the instructions (linked here) seem to be calling the "QR-17 self-extracting bolt", which supposedly comes pre-installed. Since I got the bike all assembled, I can't figure out how to get this off. I tried loosening it with a hex key and it started to loosen but then felt tight after a turn or so. It gets tight turning it clockwise as well. Scratching my head here.



edit: Just found this: http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-...elease-systems

So do I need to take the self-extracting bolt off in order to remove the crank bolt? It would seem that way from my experience of loosening and not being able to get it off. Now I have to buy another tool if that's the case.