There are many steps to overhauling a cup and cone bottom bracket, so make sure you leave plenty of time. Unlike modern, sealed type bottom brackets, cup and cone bottom brackets can be regularly serviced, and If you're careful, will last a very long time.
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Steps to Overhaul A Bike’s Cup And Cone Bottom Bracket:
00:06 Remove A Bike's Square Tapered Crank
The commonest type of cranks are aluminium, with square holes that fit onto a tapered square section axle. A nut or a bolt pulls the crank onto the taper to jam it on. They usually need a special tool called a crank-puller or crank-extractor to pull them off the axle.
03:32 Service A Bike's Cup and Cone Bottom
Some bottom brackets can be serviced. Others are fit-and-forget, when they wear out the whole unit must be replaced. Some have cartridge bearings that can be replaced. Identify an serviceable bearing by the lock-ring on the left-side cup
11:50 Adjust A Bike's Cup And Cone Bottom
Some bottom brackets can be adjusted to tighten or loosen the bearing. Others are fit-and-forget, when they wear out the whole unit must be replaced. Some have cartridge bearings that can be replaced. Identify an adjustable bearing by the lock-ring on the left-side cup
16:27 Check The Cranks On A Bike
Modern bikes usually have cranks made of aluminium, they are mounted on an axle made of harder material, usually steel. If there's any play between the cranks and the crank axle the soft aluminium will soon get worn to the point where it's impossible to lock the cranks. If the cranks are loose don't ride the bike.
16:49 Check A Bike's Bottom Bracket
The bottom bracket or crank-axle is the bearing on which the cranks turn.
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