How To Install SRAM Truvativ GXP Bottom Bracket
The GXP (Giga X Pipe) bottom bracket on my Jamis Comet triathlon bike was clicking when under torque such as climbing hills. And it was getting worse. The bike shop confirmed my belief that it was the bottom bracket. So I ordered a new one. I finally got the time to replace the old one. …Read more »
Overhaul Bottom Bracket On Vintage Peugeot Bike
I disassemble, clean, lube, replace the ball bearings and re-assemble the bottom bracket on a early 70’s Peugeot road bike. I believe it’s a UO-8. The bike was made in France so has the right hand threading for the fixed cup. The bearings are loose with eleven 1/4″ ball bearings on each side. I also …Read more »
Overhaul Vintage Italian Bottom Bracket
I diassemble, clean, replace the bearings, lubricate and re-assemble the bottom bracket on a 1974 Atala road bike. I also replaced the cotter pins which required filing new ones. Here is my video on making a cotter pin press:
How To Remove A Stuck Bottom Bracket Fixed Cup – Another Method
My previous favorite method to remove a hard to remove fixed up from a bottom bracket served me well. I used it to remove a bunch of fixed cups. But I finally encountered a fixed cup that I couldn’t remove. But by trying different things, I managed to get the cup off. And the new …Read more »
How To Fix Bottom Bracket Noises
I show how to find and repair clicking, ticks, creaks, squeaks, knocks, clunks, or other strange annoying sounds coming from a bike bottom bracket or cranks while pedaling. I show the most common causes for noises and how to fix them. Keep in mind a noise can seem to be coming from the bottom bracket, …Read more »