XTR M952 Bottom Bracket tool (Octalink V1)

[robadub]

anyone got the thingamyjig for fitting the above BB that they are willing to sell ?

also guessing i will need a crank puller ?

(first time doing a BB so sorry if thats a stupid question)

 

[Fatal Swan]

Wiggle sell a decent enough BB tool for £4.50 delivered (check compatibility etc, but it works with my Octalink v2):

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-shiman ... cket-tool/

Unless someone here's really generous then I doubt you'll do too much better than that...

You don't need a crank tool until you actually want to remove it (unless you've got the the self-extracting crank bolts). If you buy a crank extractor then make sure it's an Octalink compatible one - or if you buy a regular one you'll need a special additional piece to insert to make it all work: http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebwPNLq ... 148c003524

 

[robadub]

Wiggle sell a decent enough BB tool for £4.50 delivered (check compatibility etc, but it works with my Octalink v2):

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-shiman ... cket-tool/

Unless someone here's really generous then I doubt you'll do too much better than that...

You don't need a crank tool until you actually want to remove it (unless you've got the the self-extracting crank bolts). If you buy a crank extractor then make sure it's an Octalink compatible one - or if you buy a regular one you'll need a special additional piece to insert to make it all work: http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebwPNLq ... 148c003524

ahh yeh good price that is the V2 compatible with my V1 octalink though hmm ?

thanks for that fatal swan

 

[Fatal Swan]

It might be worth doing a bit of googling for your own peace of mind but as far as I'm aware all the Octalink BBs have the same pattern so I think you'll be fine with that tool. (In fact it's the same pattern as the old square taper BBs too.) It's just the splines that the cranks fit onto that are different between v1 and v2 and that doesn't affect removal of the BB.

 

[robadub]

ok thanks swan i will do some googling

excuse my ignorance but what is the difference between the tool you posted and this ?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shimano-M952-Chainset-Bottom-Bracket/dp/B000NONU78

 

[Fatal Swan]

No worries - there are much more knowledgeable people around than me when it comes to BBs, I'm sure! Was there a link or picture or something missing from your last post?

 

[robadub]

No worries - there are much more knowledgeable people around than me when it comes to BBs, I'm sure! Was there a link or picture or something missing from your last post?

yeh the link would've helped eh !

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shimano-M952-Ch ... B000NONU78

 

[Fatal Swan]

Right, I'm bordering on the limit of my expertise

I think that tool is for an 'adjustable' M950 bottom bracket - I've never owned an M950 or an M952, mind!

I think this link from Park's website should clarify for you:

http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-hel ... -selection

 

[robadub]

Right, I'm bordering on the limit of my expertise

I think that tool is for an 'adjustable' M950 bottom bracket - I've never owned an M950 or an M952, mind!

I think this link from Park's website should clarify for you:

http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-hel ... -selection

haha no worries, clear as mud !

thanks for your help though