http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Emergency Tool Borrow en Wed, 13 May 2026 03:49:01 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6072#post-66938 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:45:46 +0000 steveo 66938@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Having dragged wingpig out to drop off what turned out to be the wrong tool, I've found the big adaptor in the bottom of my tool box. I couldn't tell you where or when I acquired it though.... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6072#post-66725 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:24:26 +0000 steveo 66725@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Cheers wingpig, where when? </p> <p>Mainly because I'm very cheap, if I out sourced all my repairs I'd be as well on the bus. bb swap is a simple enough job and I can get the parts much cheaper than the bike shops sell them. Besides every time I am in there he has enough work to keep him busy for weeks. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6072#post-66706 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:02:07 +0000 stiltskin 66706@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>any reason why you can't take it to Pedals in Bruntsfield? Thet would fettle it pretty cheaply. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6072#post-66701 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:51:11 +0000 wingpig 66701@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yip. Tomorrow lunchtime? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6072#post-66700 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:45:01 +0000 steveo 66700@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Could any one lend me a square taper type bb tool? I'm sick of tightening the crank arm every few miles... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6072#post-65155 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:49:18 +0000 steveo 65155@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks to @wingpig I got the single speed home, attacked it with the big allen key and got it well torqued up. Don't know how long it will last but it'll hopefully it'll keep me on the road for a couple of days. Think it'll probably need replaced. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6072#post-64974 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:44:06 +0000 Instography 64974@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>That's one that any shop would lend you. I had a similar issue with my SS and "fixed" it with the Allen key on a multi-tool but I think you just don't get enough torque to stop it loosening again. I found that by the time I'd got home (re-tightening it, I don't know four times along the way) there had been enough play in the crank arm to do permanent damage so a new arm was needed. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6072#post-64972 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:27:51 +0000 steveo 64972@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I DON'T BELIEVE IT! </p> <p>I took the Single speed in this morning and the crank arm just about fell off half way in. Tightened the bolt by hand sufficiently to keep it in place the rest of the way. </p> <p>Has any one in town got a large Allen key to tighten up the bolt on a square taper bb? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6072#post-64963 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:32:00 +0000 kaputnik 64963@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@steveo let us arrange a transfer of bottom bracket installing paraphernalia for Friday </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6072#post-64880 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:23:18 +0000 crowriver 64880@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@steveo, that's a bit poor! They should have told you if they were too busy to look at it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6072#post-64879 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:18:54 +0000 steveo 64879@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Well picked up the bike from Evans... They hadn't had a chance to look at it. Looked like they were working putting sold bikes together. The risk with using a big bike shifter I suppose. </p> <p><em><br /> The 'opportunity' is to see how Evans deals with a 'small emergency'. </em></p> <p>In summary they didn't! </p> <p>On the plus side I had a play with the crank arm and plastic bit, they actually seemed pretty well attached to the axel so it must be the bb that's died. </p> <p>I'll get a new one ordered from CRC, kaputnik can I borrow your bb tool? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6072#post-64861 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:46:28 +0000 steveo 64861@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It might yet be that. The mtb hollowtech failed in that manner, though this one hasn't done <em>that</em> much mileage I'll be a little disappointed if it has gone. </p> <p>If it has I might have to borrow that tool from you, not inclined to pay for another bb refit after paying for it the last time given its a very simple job. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6072#post-64854 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:58:46 +0000 kaputnik 64854@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Oh just re-reading this, it's the crankarm rather than the BB that is coming loose. Bicycleworks informed me that the plastic nut that the special hollowtech tool tightens to pre-load the non-drive crankarm only has to be finger tight anyway so I never bothered to get the tool.</p> <p>When my one kept working loose it was the BB that was worn out - it was allowing the axle to rock slightly as it rotated, meaning whenever it was tightened up it would eventually prise its way loose. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6072#post-64853 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:56:43 +0000 kaputnik 64853@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Ach sorry I have one of these and could have gotten it to you today... £8 not bad, think I paid twice that at the time! (although I've saved a bit of money on being able to do all subsequent BB replacement / take-it-out-clean-it-regrease-its myself) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6072#post-64829 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:48:21 +0000 steveo 64829@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Took it in to Evans, they've booked it in for a look to make sure its not done any damage. Minimum labour charge of £11.50 and they'll let me know if it needs any thing. I'll get it back after work.</p> <p>On the way out the door I seen the tool I need for £8, though this wouldn't reveal and underlying damage it would've put me back on the road...</p> <p>This is probably the "proper" way to deal with this issue, though I think the smaller bike shops would've whipped the crank off, had a look and put it back together there and then for a modest fee. Maybe if i'd turned up looking like I was riding it not in my work garb he would've sensed more urgency.</p> <p>Didn't buy any dry lube... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6072#post-64820 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:36:53 +0000 steveo 64820@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Cool, if they do want to charge then i'll get a little off it.</p> <p>Need some dry lube any way. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6072#post-64818 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:28:25 +0000 crowriver 64818@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have a hollowtech BB tool, but suspect I'm a bit distant to be useful. Plus looking after kids, can't get to lock-up to find the thing...</p> <p>Evans have a 20% off voucher valid just now:<br /> <a href="http://www.evanscycles.com/uploads/File/edinburgh-offers.PDF" rel="nofollow">http://www.evanscycles.com/uploads/File/edinburgh-offers.PDF</a></p> <p>Need to print it off double sided mind. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6072#post-64817 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:24:26 +0000 steveo 64817@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Excellent points, I'll take one for the team and see how they deal with this. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6072#post-64813 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:15:47 +0000 chdot 64813@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The 'opportunity' is to see how Evans deals with a 'small emergency'. </p> <p>You don't have to accept their price (if they proposed to charge you) or become a regular 'repair customer'. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6072#post-64811 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:03:55 +0000 steveo 64811@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It was a long shot given just how specialised a tool it is! </p> <p>I'm conflicted about using Evans for repairs, plus they're dear for most repairs. I'm debating whether to go up to Pedals or just go to Evans.</p> <p>Its one of these things I'd rather not pay (much) for since the tool is so cheap and I've either got one in the house or its at my mates ten minutes down the road. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6072#post-64798 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:09:42 +0000 chdot 64798@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>That's one tool I don't have!</p> <p>Suggest you sample the help on offer from <a href="http://edinburghcycleshops.wordpress.com/new-bikes-etc/evans-cycles/">Evans</a>. </p> <p>If no luck <a href="Macdonalds">Macdonalds</a> or <a href="http://edinburghcycleshops.wordpress.com/new-bikes-etc/biketrax/">Biketrax</a>. </p> <p>All within <em>walking</em>/pushing distance! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6072#post-64796 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:06:59 +0000 steveo 64796@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The one I borrowed from my mate looks like this<br /> <a href="http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/icetoolz-icetoolz-hollowtech-ii-bottom-bracket-tool-prod23832/" rel="nofollow">http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/icetoolz-icetoolz-hollowtech-ii-bottom-bracket-tool-prod23832/</a></p> <p>But I don't think this type gets tight enough. I figured this would be a long shot but figured it might be easier than going to the lbs. </p> <p>I'd hate to think what Evans would charge to tighten that... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6072#post-64795 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:45:21 +0000 DaveC 64795@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Where are you Steveo? I'm in St Andrew Sq and have some tools. A bike shop might be a better bet at lunch time. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6072#post-64791 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:31:16 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 64791@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hmmm, that's not just the big allen key then? Cos I've got one of those, and probably the most convenient person for you! (mind you, Evans is just next door if it's something specialised?) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6072#post-64786 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:27:56 +0000 steveo 64786@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Don't suppose any one in town has the tool to install the left crank arm on a hollowtech type bottom bracket assembly? Just noticed this morning it was coming lose, unfortunately I was half way into the office when I got a chance to work out what all the play was about at my feet. </p>