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05-07-09 | 10:01 AM

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2_i

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From: Michigan

Bikes: Trek 730 (quad), 720 & 830, Bike Friday NWT, Brompton M36R & M6R, Dahon HAT060 & HT060, ...

Regarding any TA questions, you can also call Mike Barry in Toronto:

http://www.bikespecialties.com

That is where I've got my Axix.

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Originally Posted by Garthr

The version I first saw was one like this. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/TA...et/5300005625/
http://www.bikeplus.co.uk/cgi-bin/qu...&affiliate_id=
Maybe this was an older version, because it uses a second tool on the drive side cup, it looks like it may be the Shimano Cartridge type tool.

Indeed, this one is with a lip! Otherwise, even with the lockrings I have used a Shimano type tool to screw the cups in and out.

Thanks for the links. Coincidentally, I will be in the Croydon area later this summer and will surely check out those TA tools.

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Originally Posted by Garthr

The there's the version talked about here, which has the double lockring.
http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/bottombrackets.asp

Indeed, this is what I have.

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Originally Posted by Garthr

Did you need to face your bottom bracket shell ? I ask because I read this article from Peter White saying they needed to be perfect or the bearings may misalign and wear out prematurely.
http://search.bikelist.org/beta/TreeView.aspx?id=98494

I did not do a thing to the shell. Over 8 years I had that BB on the bike, I remember changing the bearings once, and it could be twice, but because of water damage - I use that bike round the year and water might enter down the seat tube as well. The bearings cost a few $ and are the same as used in other square taper BBs with replaceable bearings - nothing really to lose sleep over.

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