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[Closed] Cannondale Trail 29r ss eccentric bottom bracket

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I must be missing something. Need to adjust the bb, tried what the manual suggests but it just won't budge. Any idea's ?
This one [img] https://flic.kr/p/UQDV1G [/img] Still can't do images :o(

https://flic.kr/p/UQDV1G


 
Posted : 03/06/2017 11:54 am
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Mine never really undid easily.[list]
When you undo the Allen bolt give a tap on the Allen key with a mallet to help force the wedge out. And then buy a better EBB.


 
Posted : 03/06/2017 12:04 pm
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That circlip isn't man enough IMO. Swapped mine for a similar Santa Cruz EBB. Still not amazing but better.


 
Posted : 03/06/2017 12:07 pm
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Tap with a mallet has freed the wedge. Still can't move it round.
It is crappy, my old Soloist was so easy compared to this.


 
Posted : 03/06/2017 12:35 pm
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Nope. won't budge at all. Any ideas as it seems like it's seized. The wedge is as loose as it will go. I've a park tool spa1 which isn't an exact fit but it feels like it should have enough leverage, mallet etc not helping


 
Posted : 03/06/2017 1:25 pm
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It went in, it'll come out. I think I used impact persuasion.


 
Posted : 03/06/2017 1:49 pm
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Is it threaded into the bb shell? As in maybe a few gentle wacks in and out could loosen it up and allow it to turn.


 
Posted : 03/06/2017 2:11 pm
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It's not threaded in.

Try this:

http://simplyseanie.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/cannondale-trail-sl-29er-3-ss-eccentric.html

And then buy a Bushnell to replace it.


 
Posted : 03/06/2017 2:15 pm
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Done. Smashed the ****er out and its all done. All set for swinley blue/red tomorrow.
Thumb hurts... https://flic.kr/p/VbCbpd


 
Posted : 03/06/2017 2:53 pm
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Looks like a big thumbs up 🙂


 
Posted : 03/06/2017 4:51 pm

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