Quick Sanity Check Please...
05-25-07, 07:23 AM
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Quick Sanity Check Please...
Hey all,
I've been looking on-line at the Park tools web site and others, to get an understanding of my bike. Now the bike has been mostly sitting for about a decade... I've been riding it the last month or so with out too many problems.
I think I have a Cartridge style Bottom Bracket... Could you all take a look-see and make sure?
Thanks
Billy
Ps, I know its filthy.... I'm going to scrub the heck out of it this weekend.
I've been looking on-line at the Park tools web site and others, to get an understanding of my bike. Now the bike has been mostly sitting for about a decade... I've been riding it the last month or so with out too many problems.
I think I have a Cartridge style Bottom Bracket... Could you all take a look-see and make sure?
Thanks
Billy
Ps, I know its filthy.... I'm going to scrub the heck out of it this weekend.
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05-25-07, 08:16 AM
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Yeah, that looks like a cartridge. Likely needs BBT-2 or BBT-22 or the equivalent.
Don't use high-pressure water spray to clean that area - no BB is water tight.
Don't use high-pressure water spray to clean that area - no BB is water tight.
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05-25-07, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by DMF
Don't use high-pressure water spray to clean that area - no BB is water tight.
05-25-07, 08:18 AM
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THanks.... I'm going to my MIL this weekend.. her apt has a rack to wash cars.... I've got a couple of old tooth brushes and some soapy water....
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05-25-07, 08:22 AM
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Incidentally, I'm pretty (over) cautious around spindles/bb's like that. Flossing around the spindle/crank interface with an old t-shirt works awfully well for me ... without risking anything.
Just tread gently, though, and you'll be fine.
Just tread gently, though, and you'll be fine.
05-25-07, 08:41 AM
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Paintbrush works well. Cheap 1" variety.
05-25-07, 08:53 AM
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You can even lay the rag (your choice of color) over the area and use the toothbrush to push the rag into the 'close' areas to clean... ... ..peace
