Crank problems

Author	Message

Matthew-1996

Posted: Oct 21, 2012 at 1:14	Quote
Hi guys, I have had a but of trouble getting my cranks off, I have managed to take both crank arms off but I can't seem to get the axle out? Can anyone help with ways to get it out??

evesdropping

Posted: Oct 21, 2012 at 3:35	Quote
Depends on the bottom bracket. If it is the standard bmx type, tap it out with a hammer. (wooden or rubber or use a bit of wood to protect the spindle)

Matthew-1996

Posted: Oct 21, 2012 at 4:16

Quote

evesdropping wrote:

Depends on the bottom bracket.

If it is the standard bmx type, tap it out with a hammer. (wooden or rubber or use a bit of wood to protect the spindle)

Cheers mate, got it out after about half an hour of hitting it with a mallet haha

thumsup

Posted: Oct 21, 2012 at 9:00	Quote
If you get a dedicated crank puller, the job is a lot easier than just bashing them off with a mallet. Just out of curiosity, what kind of bb do you have? I found that Spanish style works a lot better.

evesdropping

Posted: Oct 21, 2012 at 12:46	Quote
I had the same problem the first time I removed one. Hitting it just didn't seem right, but it was haha. A crank puller removes the cranks, not the spindle.

thumsup

Posted: Oct 21, 2012 at 13:02	Quote
I know.

evesdropping

Posted: Oct 21, 2012 at 22:45	Quote
So how would a dedicated crank puller help him remove the spindle if crank pullers don't remove spindles?

thumsup

Posted: Oct 22, 2012 at 5:25	Quote
I was explaining how a crank puller would make removing the cranks easier.

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