Recent content by Arcaico

Yes, I think the best thing would be to get rid of those plastic threads and install a higher quality complete bottom bracket, although the last Shimano axles I installed on my other bikes have aluminum threads instead of plastic. I would prefer it to be steel, it gives me more confidence, to be...

Thanks. I can't confirm this, but I'm surprised the bike isn't English threaded. I think it must be from 1997.

Thanks for your quick response. It would be a good idea to use the tool you suggested, but initially my idea is to keep the plastic nuts if possible (just a whim), so I want to get the specific tool.

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum. I'm passionate about 90s and 80s bikes and I like to repair and adjust my bikes myself. The bottom bracket on my Otero Vereda RC has broken, and I can't find any information on the name of the tool needed to remove it. Could anyone tell me the name of that...