Originally Posted by
Iride01
I don't know why you can't just use a hammer and a punch, drift or cold chisel to get it out. Especially if you aren't going to use the BB again And it doesn't even need to be a big hammer. Just put the punch at 90° the edge of one of those splines so you are hammering in the direction it needs to turn.
Just make sure you are going the correct direction. Left side has right threading, right side has left threading..... or is it the other way? You should check! Some oddball BB's are different.
If you are rebuilding the bike from the frame up and buying new components, you really want it to be a worthy frame. Otherwise you are putting lipstick on a sow. And could have bought another bike for less that needs nothing done to it.
But for learning experience, it might be reasonable regardless of the cost.
My "Modern Bike Repair, 101" Class was a Trek 720 MTB i bought for $45, then discovered that it needed just about EVERYTHING rebuilt or replaced... i spent more on tools than parts... the experience and education is Priceless.
i still have all of those tools.. except the chromed 13mm Park cone wrench i snapped getting a mongoose BMX front axle loose. Park Tools sent me a new one after i emailed them a pic of it,and assured them that i had broken it bare handed, without a helper bar.. the pic included a view of my right forearm.
