Cartridge BB woes...

[jez-4-bikes-max]

In the Trimble - a very odd BB. Not sure what it is. Doesnt look expensive. Definitly a cartridge type.

I want it out to replace with a wider model.

Its not a Shimano BB for sure as my 2 tools don't fit it. It looks like a similar tooth pattern on each cup though. It doesnt look like its very expensive either.

What could it be?

 

[tintin40]

A picture or two would help the forum solve this problem (i hope)

 

[gump]

I have a few different but same BB tools Jez - think three internal spline designs now, two external bearing designs. I will dig them out if you want to try them, some used just once to remove a BB, but what else to do?

Sodding 'standards' :evil:

 

[jez-4-bikes-max]

ah great - will try bike shop aswell. Maybe a better option. Thanks Andy

 

[gump]

bike shop better than me???

you offend me with your disgusting comparison :twisted:

 

[jez-4-bikes-max]

 

[Bikeshopowner]

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

 

[jez-4-bikes-max]

Ok people - thank you for your help so far.

Here's a pic of the culprit. Notice how it sneers in contempt at the camera.

 

[Bikeshopowner]

Are you using a genuine Shimano tool, or not, we have Shimano, Tacx and Raceface, All fit slightly better than each other.... if you see what I mean??
Also have you tried bolting your tool on (ooer missus!), sometimes it will push the splines together tighter.

 

[ssmike]

Does it have that same type of cup on the other side? In other words a cup without a flange like a typical fixed cup? If there is no flange on the fixed cup, it could be a Phil Wood bottom bracket.