What kind of spindle does a cotterless crank use?
Sutherland calls this crank spindle design “Type II” (type two) or “nut type”. End of nut-type spindle. The serrated face of the nut presses against the crank. Some newer cranksets use a splined connection between the spindle and the crank. Except for a few details, crank removal and replacement are as with any bolt-type spindle.
Do you still use Cottered bottom bracket spindles?
At First Components we still produce a lot of cottered bottom bracket spindles as they are still the go-to solution for many bikes. They are still a cheap and efficient crank/drivetrain solution. But if you’ve used a cottered crank setup there’s the hassle of keeping the cotter pin nut tight.
What’s the best tool to remove a cotterless crank?
By contrast, the un-special tools used to remove cottered cranks-a hammer, a drift pin, and a cinder block ( article from Bicycling, January/February 1983 now online here) — require more skill (and luck) on the part of the user. Another benefit of cotterless cranks is that the needed tools weigh only a few ounces.
Do you need tool to remove inner tie rod?
You don’t need any specialized equipment or tools for accomplishing this task. With a little bit of know-how and basic tools, you can remove the inner tie rod with much ease. Here are the steps you need to follow to remove the inner tie rod.
Sutherland calls this crank spindle design “Type II” (type two) or “nut type”. End of nut-type spindle. The serrated face of the nut presses against the crank. Some newer cranksets use a splined connection between the spindle and the crank. Except for a few details, crank removal and replacement are as with any bolt-type spindle.
What’s the best tool to remove a Shimano crank?
Shimano® cranks use a proprietary eight-pointed star driver. Use the Park Tool BBT-9 or BBT-10.2. FSA® crank caps use an 8mm hex wrench. Pull left arm off spindle by hand. In some cases it may require light tapping with a soft mallet to remove arm if spindle-arm interface is dirty or sticky.
What’s the best tool to remove a crank cap?
Use the Park Tool BBT-9 or BBT-10.2. FSA® crank caps use an 8mm hex wrench. Pull left arm off spindle by hand. In some cases it may require light tapping with a soft mallet to remove arm if spindle-arm interface is dirty or sticky.
By contrast, the un-special tools used to remove cottered cranks-a hammer, a drift pin, and a cinder block ( article from Bicycling, January/February 1983 now online here) — require more skill (and luck) on the part of the user. Another benefit of cotterless cranks is that the needed tools weigh only a few ounces.