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Old 12-20-17 | 08:47 AM
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Bottom Bracket Cone Tool

Hi all,

I am working on a lower end bike (to teach myself bicycle mechanics) and was wondering what tool to use to tighten/loosen this bottom bracket cone.

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Old 12-20-17 | 09:21 AM
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Thanks!

I also found this: https://www.sheldonbrown.com/opc.html
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screwdriver, flat head..... tap against the slot with a hammer... turns clockwise to loosen.
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screwdriver, flat head..... tap against the slot with a hammer... turns clockwise to loosen.


Agreed. Whatever tool fits the slots and is within arm's reach. Andy
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Hi all,

I am working on a lower end bike (to teach myself bicycle mechanics) and was wondering what tool to use to tighten/loosen this bottom bracket cone.

Thanks!
This bottom bracket (much like the rest of the bike) was designed not to need specialty tools. A big regular screwdriver will do the job.
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Thanks for the info everyone!
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