Cycling Equipment · Public discussion

phil wood bb install help

Started by Ari · · Last activity · 6 posts · 887 views

← Back to Cycling Equipment

Thread navigation

Jump through the discussion

Go to the original post, the replies on this page, or the latest preserved contribution.

01 / Original postphil wood bb install helpAri · 20 Jun 2003 02 / This pagePosts 1–6Page 1 of 1 · chronological order 03 / Latest replyPost #6Mike Jacoubowsk · 21 Jun 2003

Thread details

What we know about this thread

Original section
Cycling Equipment
Published
20 June 2003
Last activity
21 June 2003
Original author
Ari
Posts
6
Discussion status
Public discussion
Total views
887
Views / 30 days
0
Topics
Bottom brackets

The navigation and discussion metadata provide context. Posts remain in their original chronological order.

Showing posts 1–6 of 6
Posts remain in their original chronological order.

Text size
  1. Original post
    Ari
    Archived post
    #1

    Is it possible to install using just one splined BB tool? There has to be a way to get it done. I
    was hoping on going for a ride tomorrow aftenoon on my new bike.

    tia

    Report
  2. Mike Jacoubowsk
    Archived post
    #2
    Quoted message said:

    Is it possible to install using just one splined BB tool? There has to be


    a

    Quoted message said:

    way to get it done. I was hoping on going for a ride tomorrow aftenoon on


    my

    Quoted message said:

    new bike.

    If it's English thread, yes, since the two sides thread opposite of each other. Adjust the chainring
    side first, setting the chainline correctly, then do the final tightening from the other side. If
    you've got an Italian-threaded bottom bracket, then no, you shouldn't attempt to install a Phil bb
    using just one wrench.

    --Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles chainreactionbicycles.comchainreactionbicycles.com

    Report
  3. Phil Brown
    Archived post
    #3
    Quoted message said:

    If you've got an Italian-threaded bottom bracket, then no, you shouldn't attempt to install a Phil
    bb using just one wrench.

    Why not, Mike? I've done plenty of Italian and French Phil BBs with one wrench with no problems.
    Phil Brown

    Report
  4. Robin Hubert
    Archived post
    #4

    "Phil Brown" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    If you've got an Italian-threaded bottom bracket, then no, you shouldn't attempt to


    install

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    a Phil bb using just one wrench.

    Why not, Mike? I've done plenty of Italian and French Phil BBs with one wrench with no problems.

    That's my experience also, except it's one tool and a flat screwdriver.

    --
    Robin Hubert <[email hidden]

    Report
  5. Chris Zacho "Th
    Archived post
    #5

    I've always used just one tool. Snug the retaining rings and be sure you'r chainline is right first.
    then tighten either. The other one shouldn't turn. If it does, use some locktite on it (then you
    won't have to undo it and lose your chainline either).

    May you have the wind at your back. And a really low gear for the hills! Chris

    Chris'Z Corner "The Website for the Common Bicyclist": geocities.comczcorner

    Report
  6. Mike Jacoubowsk
    Archived post
    #6
    Quoted message said:

    Why not, Mike? I've done plenty of Italian and French Phil BBs with one wrench with no problems.

    The problem is that (on an Italian or French-threaded bb) you've essentially got one
    continuous thread through the bottom bracket, and some of the torque from tightening it on the
    one side is trying to spin it out the other. Better to be able to hold one side steady while
    tightening the other.

    --Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles chainreactionbicycles.comchainreactionbicycles.com

    Report

Keep exploring

Browse the sectionCycling Equipment Return to CyclingForumsStart at the home page Search discussionsFind another thread

Active in the last 60 minutes

Active in this thread

0 users · 0 guests ·0 bots ·0 total

No signed-in users are active right now.

No known search crawlers active right now.