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ridecruz88

Chimp
Oct 20, 2004
90
0
Fort Collins, CO
is there any other ways of getting in a bottom bracket without using the tool, i dont have access to one without buying one online or something and i am wondering if i can get it in there safetly.
 

Wumpus

makes avatars better
Dec 25, 2003
8,161
153
Six Shooter Junction
ridecruz88 said:
is there any other ways of getting in a bottom bracket without using the tool, i dont have access to one without buying one online or something and i am wondering if i can get it in there safetly.
No. You are going to need a BB tool to get it in.
 

alcoolaid

Chimp
Aug 28, 2004
2
0
if u really can't find a bb tool somewhere. you can use a punch and hammer. hand tighten it first, then put the punch in the slots, and you know, hammer in a circle. :cool:
 

binary visions

The voice of reason
Jun 13, 2002
22,225
1,444
NC
alcoolaid said:
if u really can't find a bb tool somewhere. you can use a punch and hammer. hand tighten it first, then put the punch in the slots, and you know, hammer in a circle. :cool:
This should strictly be an emergency process where you need to get your BB in on a trail or something. You can't torque it even close to properly, and you risk damaging your frame with the punch.

Seriously, a BB tool is cheap and indestructable. Just buy one.
 

oldfart

Turbo Monkey
Jul 5, 2001
1,206
24
North Van
alcoolaid said:
if u really can't find a bb tool somewhere. you can use a punch and hammer. hand tighten it first, then put the punch in the slots, and you know, hammer in a circle. :cool:
Sure. And you can trim your toenails with a running lawnmower too if you're careful. Buy the tools. You will use them.