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Applehead57 02-26-08 01:46 PM


Originally Posted by relyt (Post 6219699)
Put the BB socket into a vise and put the frame on top of it. Turn the frame. This gives you massive leverage. So much leverage that you had better make sure you are turning the bike in the right direction, otherwise you will cross-thread the BB and then you have a new problem.

If you don't have vise, use a breaker bar. If you don't have a breaker bar, use a normal socket handle with a pipe over the end of it. But the vise is the best bet in terms of not slipping.

This guy is right on. A vise has always worked for me.

xSmurf 09-08-08 04:40 PM

+1 vise... The mechanic had tried a long wrench and the impact gun before deciding to use the vise. It took more time to take the wheels off than to take the BB out. Which is why I'm happy my small apartment workshop finally boasts a vise :D (this was the last thing I needed to do all my repairs - except possibly a bike stand and wheel truing stand)

I_bRAD 09-08-08 05:03 PM


Originally Posted by operator (Post 6219691)
Then either the park klingon tool (this is a shop tool),

Never thought of that, good tip! Nice when the pipe doesn't quite fit over the wrench...


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