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After a couple of incorrect purchases via the internet I'd like to gather a 2nd-3rd opinion.
I need to replace the BB on my Tripster ATR.
According to their Site:
• Seat Post: 31.6mm.
• Seat Post clamp: 34.9mm.
• front mech : Band-on 34.9.
• [b]BB: 68mm. British.[/b]
• Headset: Integrated, 41.8ø upper, 51.8ø lower, for taper head tube. FSA No.42/ACB
•Sizes: 48cm- 51cm – 54cm – 55.5cm - 57cm – 60cm
So would the following be suitable:
https://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/shimano-saint-sm-bb80-bsa-bottom-bracket-cups/aid:330942
And would there be much difference between the two?
Must admit, I'm surprised the last one has died so soon. I have done quite a few KM's, but I'm pretty good at keeping the bike clean so it's not had a mega tough life.
Also, tools??
Depending on which one I go for I take it I need:
One of these:
https://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/xtreme-sh-k-hollowtech-ii-bottom-bracket-tool/aid:228688
And then adapters either:
https://www.rosebikes.co.uk/search/find/?q=TL-FC24
or:
https://www.rosebikes.co.uk/search/find/?q=+TL-FC25
Sorry for all the questions....it's all very confusing for something as simple as a BB.
Thanks as always:
Gl
What chainset do you have on the Tripster? If it's a Shimano road one, then you'll want the Dura Ace one as I think there's a slight difference in width on the MTB one.
For tools you'll also need [url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shimano-crank-install-tool-hollowtech-ii/rp-prod3785 ]this[/url] for the cranks.
I'd recommend a torque wrench for fitting the cranks too, and plenty of grease for the BB threads .. mine is creaking away merrily and needs doing really.
Ahh, good call.
Yep, I fitted my Ultegra chain set that was originally on my Rose.
Yep, already have the tool to remove my crack.
Thanks!
Yep, I was very happy to receive a torque wrench for Christmas, I've put it to good use many times already.
This is the one I got for my Tripster. It came with the fitting tool
https://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/shimano-ultegra-sm-bbr60-bsaital-bottom-bracket-cups/aid:675751
mtb one won't fit and the road ones have smaller external cups (the part the tool fits to) which sits nicely flush with the BB shell.
[edit]the fitting tool is just an adapter ring to use with a normal HTII spanner.
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This is the one I got for my Tripster. [b]It came with the fitting tool
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> https://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/shimano-ultegra-sm-bbr60-bsaital-bottom-bracket-cups/aid:675751mtb one won't fit and the road ones have smaller external cups (the part the tool fits to) which sits nicely flush with the BB shell.
Do you mean one of these:
https://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/shimano-tl-fc25-bottom-bracket-tool-adapter/aid:710265
So I'll just need to order one of these?:
https://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/xtreme-sh-a2-bottom-bracket-tool/aid:228766
Many thanks
*EDIT....Sorry I posted before you posted the photo.
Yep, that's the tool you need in addition to the FC25 plastic thingy 🙂
Thanks for all the input!