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Old 11-14-24 | 10:22 PM
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From: Mid Willamette Valley, Orygun

Bikes: 87 RockHopper,2008 Specialized Globe. Both upgraded to 9 speeds. 2019 Giant Explore E+3

Originally Posted by Aardwolf
I removed a fixed cup recently.

Soaked with penetrating oil for 3 days
Fixed tool in place (Sheldon Brown 5/8" bolt in my case)
Apply socket set
Apply 4 foot scaffolding pole extender bar
Place frame on floor and lean on the bar.

It was resisting with a 4 foot handle on the socket then it just gave up.
No damage to anything.
Did your Fixed Cup have a cartridge BB attached to it?
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