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Old 10-29-20 | 07:25 PM
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GrizzledBastard
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From: Central Coast of CA

Bikes: '17 Custom Stumpjumper Expert 6FiddyFatty / 2021 Sirrus X 5.0

UPDATE:

New Praxis Zayante Carbon crankset is installed but not without a little pucker factor with the bottom bracket install. Short version, the left NDS bearing cup did not want to thread into the frame shell without just stalling and not being able to thread by hand. Called Praxis and sent them a pic before proceeding just confirming I didn't have an oddity. While out, stopped by my dealer and discussed the issue with my owner/mechanic buddy and he said sometimes you just gotta suck it up and keep turning! The frame is pretty much done if you screw the threads badly so I was more apprehensive than I've ever been on a BB install...and I've done a bunch. He sent me home with the threading tool so I chased the threads on the offending side and the cup threaded in. WHEW! I was sweating it!

The crankset is very lightweight and the BB is very smooth. I'm impressed. I installed the supplied 3M vinyl protection, fortunately being very familiar with the operation as there was no instruction. These require soapy water then activation with water/alcohol to stick.

30 mile ride in the morning. We'll see how it feels.

8 lbs of Bottom bracket threading tool. Scary stuff on a brand new frame!

Fresh crank

Fresh crank with 3M protector installed.

Right side cup installed.

Job complete with OEM 42T chainring installed.

Last edited by GrizzledBastard; 11-15-20 at 08:46 PM. Reason: Removed 12 speed chain conflict remark. It's resolved and functions fine.
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