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How to install Shimano Hollowtech II bottom bracket
Installing and replacing Shimano Hollowtech II bottom bracket
Table Of Contents:
00:00 Introduction - why use vintage frame?
00:42 Determining the bottom bracket standard
03:18 Chainline adjustments
04:49 Unpacking the new bottom bracket cups
06:14 Preparing the threads and spacers
08:36 Inserting the right BB cup
13:07 Inserting the left BB cup
14:40 Tightening the right BB cup
15:07 Optimal torque explained
18:32 Tightening the left BB cup
19:39 Inserting the axle
21:09 Mounting the left crank
23:40 Tightening the left crank
29:46 Removing the BB explained
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If you have any questions, please use the BikeGremlin forum (I try to respond to every comment, but YouTube sucks at notifications, especially when it comes to any follow-up questions):
https://www.bikegremlin.net/
Threaded bottom bracket standards explained:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/1634/bicycle-bottom-bracket-standards-explained/
Left and right hand(ed) threads explained:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/3965/right-and-left-handed-thread/
Chainline explained:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/1755/bicycle-chainline/
Anti-seize (mounting) pastes explained:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/7172/anti-seize/
Shimano Hollowtech II crank arm cap tool TL-FC16 (Amazon affiliate link):
https://amzn.to/39xg4Uq
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