So I stripped off two of the slots on the drive-side lockring, stupidly not remembering that italian comes off counterclockwise. Hoping that this will come off at all, my plan is to bring it into an LBS, which hopefully has a better tool than my 20 year old sugino lockring remover. If they cannot get enough of a purchase, or the ring is just stuck on the (alu) bb shell - any suggestions? Could/should I try to cut it off with a dremel? (I am replacing the BB anyway). Any removal tips (beyond 'go to lbs' which I'll do) would be appreciated.
Second - I was planning in replacing this splined dura ace bb, which came on a used bike I bought, with similar. Dura ace has already meant top of the heap for me. Then I read (here, old thread) that the Dura Ace bb is not cartridge, is finicky to adjust, and requires more maintenance due to it's cone/bearing design. (After reading this, I was not surprised to find that the bb on the used bike had loose bearings when everything else was mint). Seems like Ultegra would be a much better fit me (who values reliability and durability more than weight) and for Seattle winters. Ultegra bb would be compatible, right? Any reason not to go to Ultegra? (weight is not important).
Thanks for suggestions on removal of old, and purchase of new.
So I stripped off two of the slots on the drive-side lockring, stupidly not remembering that italian comes off counterclockwise. Hoping that this will come off at all, my plan is to bring it into an LBS, which hopefully has a better tool than my 20 year old sugino lockring remover. If they cannot get enough of a purchase, or the ring is just stuck on the (alu) bb shell - any suggestions? Could/should I try to cut it off with a dremel? (I am replacing the BB anyway). Any removal tips (beyond 'go to lbs' which I'll do) would be appreciated.
Second - I was planning in replacing this splined dura ace bb, which came on a used bike I bought, with similar. Dura ace has already meant top of the heap for me. Then I read (here, old thread) that the Dura Ace bb is not cartridge, is finicky to adjust, and requires more maintenance due to it's cone/bearing design. (After reading this, I was not surprised to find that the bb on the used bike had loose bearings when everything else was mint). Seems like Ultegra would be a much better fit me (who values reliability and durability more than weight) and for Seattle winters. Ultegra bb would be compatible, right? Any reason not to go to Ultegra? (weight is not important).
Thanks for suggestions on removal of old, and purchase of new.
Harrison
There is a tool with 6 prongs that should help get that fixed cup out. I once had to file off the burrs I'd raised.
Ultegra BB-6500 is a good substitute for Dura-Ace BB-7700. Only a little heavier.
So I stripped off two of the slots on the drive-side lockring, stupidly not remembering that italian comes off counterclockwise. Hoping that this will come off at all, my plan is to bring it into an LBS, which hopefully has a better tool than my 20 year old sugino lockring remover. If they cannot get enough of a purchase, or the ring is just stuck on the (alu) bb shell - any suggestions? Could/should I try to cut it off with a dremel? (I am replacing the BB anyway). Any removal tips (beyond 'go to lbs' which I'll do) would be appreciated.
If really stuck..all the guts out of the BB less cup..saw blade in there and cut sections of the aluminum cup out, it will eventually fall out.
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Second - I was planning in replacing this splined dura ace bb, which came on a used bike I bought, with similar. Dura ace has already meant top of the heap for me. Then I read (here, old thread) that the Dura Ace bb is not cartridge, is finicky to adjust, and requires more maintenance due to it's cone/bearing design. (After reading this, I was not surprised to find that the bb on the used bike had loose bearings when everything else was mint). Seems like Ultegra would be a much better fit me (who values reliability and durability more than weight) and for Seattle winters. Ultegra bb would be compatible, right?
Correct-upgrade to Ultegra. The DA BB, another 'standard' shimano has since walked away from, was total junque-
Any
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reason not to go to Ultegra? (weight is not important).
Thanks for suggestions on removal of old, and purchase of new.
Yup, just finally got fed up of trying to set up the DA BB and replaced it with an Ultegra myself. Much less hassle and just as smooth....
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So I stripped off two of the slots on the drive-side lockring, stupidly not remembering that italian comes off counterclockwise. Hoping that this will come off at all, my plan is to bring it into an LBS, which hopefully has a better tool than my 20 year old sugino lockring remover. If they cannot get enough of a purchase, or the ring is just stuck on the (alu) bb shell - any suggestions? Could/should I try to cut it off with a dremel? (I am replacing the BB anyway). Any removal tips (beyond 'go to lbs' which I'll do) would be appreciated.
Second - I was planning in replacing this splined dura ace bb, which came on a used bike I bought, with similar. Dura ace has already meant top of the heap for me. Then I read (here, old thread) that the Dura Ace bb is not cartridge, is finicky to adjust, and requires more maintenance due to it's cone/bearing design. (After reading this, I was not surprised to find that the bb on the used bike had loose bearings when everything else was mint). Seems like Ultegra would be a much better fit me (who values reliability and durability more than weight) and for Seattle winters. Ultegra bb would be compatible, right? Any reason not to go to Ultegra? (weight is not important).
Thanks for suggestions on removal of old, and purchase of new.
Gregg's Cycle Greenlake/Seattle had no problem removing my damaged BB cup, and I had them face the shell, which it turns out had never been, and install the ultegra 6500 as long as they were at it.
Thanks for the advice.
Harrison
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So I stripped off two of the slots on the drive-side lockring, stupidly not remembering that italian comes off counterclockwise. Hoping that this will come off at all, my plan is to bring it into an LBS, which hopefully has a better tool than my 20 year old sugino lockring remover. If they cannot get enough of a purchase, or the ring is just stuck on the (alu) bb shell - any suggestions? Could/should I try to cut it off with a dremel? (I am replacing the BB anyway). Any removal tips (beyond 'go to lbs' which I'll do) would be appreciated.
Second - I was planning in replacing this splined dura ace bb, which came on a used bike I bought, with similar. Dura ace has already meant top of the heap for me. Then I read (here, old thread) that the Dura Ace bb is not cartridge, is finicky to adjust, and requires more maintenance due to it's cone/bearing design. (After reading this, I was not surprised to find that the bb on the used bike had loose bearings when everything else was mint). Seems like Ultegra would be a much better fit me (who values reliability and durability more than weight) and for Seattle winters. Ultegra bb would be compatible, right? Any reason not to go to Ultegra? (weight is not important).
Thanks for suggestions on removal of old, and purchase of new.
