Originally Posted by
lott79
I really love this bike, I've had it for a few months, I know it's nothing special, but I had a Californian Mongoose when I was a kid, and got this for cheap. I know it's not a great bike, but I like the frame and it's a fun ride to and from work.
What I need to do: replace the bottom bracket, the crankset, and the chain.
I found a Bucklos crankset that I'd like to get for it, but I'm not sure on the bottom bracket. I can't find anything regarding what I would need to get in terms of size for it. I was hoping someone here could give me an idea of what I need. I haven't replaced parts on a bike in a long time, I remember how and have done it many times, but that was 20+ years ago lol.
Any help would be appreciated. I know I could just go out and get a better bike, but I'd like to make this one work for a while.
Bucklos cranksets to fit hybrid bikes like the Paver are available in two types: square taper and what Bucklos refers to as "Hollow Integrated." The latter is newer and is based on Shimano's Hollowtech II design. Either type should be compatible with your bike.
The Paver's bottom bracket shell is undoubtedly threaded and the English/BSA type, which is as standard as it gets. Measure the shell (it's either 68 or 73 mm in width), and order the correct bottom bracket for the crankset and the shell width.
Once you know which bottom bracket you'll be installing, check the bottom bracket type that's currently in the frame and look at YouTube videos that demonstrate how to remove that type. Then, if the new bottom bracket is the other type, look for videos on how to install it.
Note that you'll need some bike-specific tools to remove the pedals, cranks, and bottom bracket. If the new cranks are not the same type (square taper versus hollow) as the old cranks, you'll need additional tools to install the new bottom bracket. Which tools are needed for each type will be explained in the videos.