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Old 03-19-09 | 07:48 AM
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From: Southwest MO

Bikes: (2) 1994 Cannondale R900, red, Silver Trek hybrid

Originally Posted by JunkYardBike
Threads on crank for crank puller should be conventional. Are there any numbers on the face of the BB cups? 35x1 would mean French or Swiss. Unfortunately, the fixed cup threads on in opposite directions for each. Basically, you try it each way, without using too much force, hoping it loosens easily. If not, make a guess and go to town.

I've got the Sheldon DIY tool if it gets stuck.
They are. I used to have the very same bike. Just use a conventional crank puller. As for the BB threads, these are french. Sounds like a BB rebuild is all that is in order here. Lets hope.
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