My 1999 Specialized Hard Rock A1 Comp needs a new bottom bracket and chain rings. I can't shift the crank bolts so it will have to go to the LBS (Edinburgh Bike Coop). I guess it will cost £100 or thereby. I'm always replacing bits as they wear out and it is only these bolts that stop me replacing the bits myself this time.
But I am now wondering whether it would be better to put the money towards a new model at say £400-500 than carry on with something that has done 8 years good service? For example, I fancy hydraulic disk brakes - just 'cos I fancy them.
In article <[email hidden]>, Geoff Pearson [email hidden] says...
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My 1999 Specialized Hard Rock A1 Comp needs a new bottom bracket and chain rings. I can't shift the crank bolts so it will have to go to the LBS (Edinburgh Bike Coop).
You can get Park tool CCW5C for under a tenner. Parker has them for £7.95 ATM.
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I guess it will cost £100 or thereby. I'm always replacing bits as they wear out and it is only these bolts that stop me replacing the bits myself this time.
But I am now wondering whether it would be better to put the money towards a new model at say £400-500 than carry on with something that has done 8 years good service? For example, I fancy hydraulic disk brakes - just 'cos I fancy them.
What would people advise?
If you really want a new bike you shouldn't have to look for excuses - it's a natural urge and nothing to be ashamed of. :-)
"Rob Morley" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]... In article <[email hidden]>, Geoff Pearson [email hidden] says...
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My 1999 Specialized Hard Rock A1 Comp needs a new bottom bracket and chain rings. I can't shift the crank bolts so it will have to go to the LBS (Edinburgh Bike Coop).
You can get Park tool CCW5C for under a tenner. Parker has them for £7.95 ATM.
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I guess it will cost £100 or thereby. I'm always replacing bits as they wear out and it is only these bolts that stop me replacing the bits myself this time.
But I am now wondering whether it would be better to put the money towards a new model at say £400-500 than carry on with something that has done 8 years good service? For example, I fancy hydraulic disk brakes - just 'cos I fancy them.
What would people advise?
If you really want a new bike you shouldn't have to look for excuses - it's a natural urge and nothing to be ashamed of. :-)
I've got all the tools and I've done the job before - this time I just can't shift the bolt and the corners of the head are getting rounded.
"Rob Morley" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]... In article <[email hidden]>, Geoff Pearson [email hidden] says...
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My 1999 Specialized Hard Rock A1 Comp needs a new bottom bracket and chain rings. I can't shift the crank bolts so it will have to go to the LBS (Edinburgh Bike Coop).
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I've got all the tools and I've done the job before - this time I just can't shift the bolt and the corners of the head are getting rounded.
Try 6-sided socket rather than the usual 12-sided socket which might be less inclined to round the heads. A local garage mechanic might oblige with loan of a quality socket. Undo with gentle pressure on a big lever (I have a 3-foot bit of pole which is my extension bar).
If that doesn't work, then drilling the bolts is necessary which will probably damage the bottom bracket at the same time.
