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CBP-5 Crank and Bearing Adaptor Set for Service of Campagnolo Power Torque Cranks

This article will review the service of the Campagnolo® Power-Torque™ crank system.
Posted by Calvin in Bottom Brackets, Crank Service on December 22nd, 2011

Crank Removal & Installation- ISIS Drive or Octalink

This article will discuss the removal and installation of crankarms on the round, splined type spindles. These are the ISIS Drive® or Shimano® Octalink types.
Posted by Repair in Crank Service on September 30th, 2009
Tags: Crank, ISIS Drive, Installation, Octalink, Removal, Shimano

External Bearing Crank Systems (Hollowtech II, MegaeXo, Giga X Pipe, X-type, Campagnolo Ultra Torque)

This article will discuss service of external bearing cranks systems.
Posted by Repair in Bottom Brackets, Crank Service on May 21st, 2009
Tags: Campagnolo, FSA, Giga X Pipe, Hollowtech, Installation, MegaeXo, Race Face, SRAM, Shimano, Technical Info, Truvativ, X-type

Crank Installation and Removal- Square Spindle Type

This article will discuss the removal and installation of cranks from square spindle bottom brackets.
Posted by Repair in Crank Service on May 6th, 2009
Tags: Crank, Installation, Square Spindle

Self Extracting or One-Key Release Systems

This article will discuss the removal of self-extracting or one-key release crank systems.
Posted by Repair in Crank Service on May 6th, 2009
Tags: Crank, FSA, Installation, Race Face, SRAM, Shimano

Crank Removal-Square Spindle Type

This article will discuss the removal and installation of cranks from square spindle bottom brackets. Crank pullers are used for two basic crank types: the square spindle type arms, and the splined type spindle arms.
Posted by Repair in Crank Service on August 24th, 2007
Tags: Bottom Bracket, Campagnolo, Crank, Removal

Removal of Cranks with Damaged Threads (square type only)

This article will discuss how to remove square type cranks with damaged threads.
Posted by Repair in Crank Service on May 29th, 2007
Tags: Crank, Repair, Threading

BMX Three Piece Crank Service

This article will discuss the installation and service of the BMX three piece crankset using the 48 spindle spindle. These models of cranksets use cartridge bearing cups, a spindle with 48 small splines, a chainring and two arms.
Posted by Repair in Crank Service on June 2nd, 2006
Tags: BMX, Crank, Cranksets, Maintenance, Servicing

SRAM HammerSchmidt Crankset Intallation

This article will discuss the installation of the Truvativ® HammerSchmidt™ front transmission system. The HammerSchmidt™ is a two-speed gear systemdesigned into the front crankset. It consists of a special drive crank containing internal planeta...
Posted by Calvin in Crank Service on March 24th, 2006

Pedal Bushing Repair Kit Procedure

This article will review the repair of stripped pedal crank threads using the pedal bushing repair kits. NOTE: Park Tool does not offer a pedal bushing repair kit. These kits are expensive and in most cases arm replacement in the best option. Bicycle cranks are typically aluminum. If the pe...
Posted by Calvin in Pedal Service, Crank Service on January 28th, 2006

Trouble Shooting a Creaky or Noisy Drive Train

This article will discuss trouble shooting noisy drive trains. Creaking and squeaking noises are annoying, and can be a sign of more serious problems. Damage to component parts may result if they are left unattended.
Posted by Repair in Chain repair and service, Miscellaneous Topics, Handlebar, Stem, and Seat Post, Bottom Brackets, Crank Service on January 10th, 2006
Tags: Chain, Crank, Frame, Handlebars, Headset, Pedal, Repair, Saddle, Stem

Crank Removal of Stripped Extractor Threads

If the removal threads for the crankarm puller in the crankarm are damaged, there is a possible repair. You will need a Bicycle Research TC-8, which is a fluted bolt that cleans the threads. It comes with a pivoting stud to align the tool concentric to the threads.
Posted by Repair in Crank Service on August 24th, 2005
Tags: Crank, Removal, Repair, Threading