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[Closed] hollow crank extraction /numpty question

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Got a specialized rockhopper m4 yesterday ,need to remove cranks as chainwheel side pedal threads crossed.

Hollow axle ???

so conventional extractor no good.

which tool do i need ?


 
Posted : 29/07/2015 9:42 am
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If it's an ISIS/Octalink BB you just need to put a 5p across the hole and use the standard connector (or get an ISIS compatible tool).

I've assumed it's a conventional axle BB.


 
Posted : 29/07/2015 9:43 am
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Conventional in octalink ,yes n hollow axle .

will have to use a 5 cent as in eire,are they as strong as 5p .?

Thanks will give a go .


 
Posted : 29/07/2015 9:46 am
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use two 🙂

as long as they fit down the threaded part of the crank arm and rest securely on the outside of the axle you should be fine.


 
Posted : 29/07/2015 9:47 am
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Success after trying combination of 1 cent pieces ,they do bend nicely around end of extractor,now got nice copper end molded around it now ,looks quite cool 🙂

needless to say it was reluctant to to be extracted.

may look at different BB now with new crankset,time to search e-bay


 
Posted : 29/07/2015 10:17 am

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