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Title: Bottom Bracket Tool - Which one? (MORE PHOTOS)
Post by: diesel on August 31, 2010, 02:46 PM

Looking for a tool to fit this bottom bracket

Its a small suntour bb. It has 8 splines - I can get more photos if that helps?

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v655/dieseldmc/Micro%20Mini%20Frame/001BB.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v655/dieseldmc/Micro%20Mini%20Frame/IMG_3471.jpg)

Title: Re: Bottom Bracket Tool - Which one to Buy?
Post by: MartyC on August 31, 2010, 02:52 PM

Try this link Dan, it's the tool you need  :daumenhoch:

http://www.parktool.com/products/detail.asp?cat=25&item=HCW-5

Title: Re: Bottom Bracket Tool - Which one to Buy?
Post by: moley on August 31, 2010, 03:12 PM

(http://www.parktool.com/images/products/productimages/det_HCW_5_HOOKBIG_20051222_40259.jpg)

(http://www.parktool.com/images/products/productimages/det_HCW_12BIG_20051222_30243.jpg)

(http://www.parktool.com/images/products/productimages/det_HCW-5_2005630_79816.jpg)

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=93

I have one of these tools but its very multi-purpose and OS-ly in design. 

Does your BB have 6 notches?

Does it also have 2 pin holes in the center like the top picture?    If it does then you'll need a pin spanner!!

  Do any of the modern BB tools fit your BB?

Title: Re: Bottom Bracket Tool - Which one to Buy?
Post by: diesel on August 31, 2010, 03:22 PM

I'm going to have to get you more photos

Forgot to mention they are internal spines

Title: Re: Bottom Bracket Tool - Which one to Buy?
Post by: spesh on August 31, 2010, 03:35 PM

looks like a normal cassette type bb with lock rings

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?PartnerID=79&ModelID=689

Title: Re: Bottom Bracket Tool - Which one? (MORE PHOTOS)
Post by: diesel on September 01, 2010, 09:53 AM

Ok I've got a better photo to illustrate my dilema:

8 splined internal BB - 30mm

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v655/dieseldmc/Micro%20Mini%20Frame/009_7476.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v655/dieseldmc/Micro%20Mini%20Frame/010_7476.jpg)

H.E.L.P please  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Bottom Bracket Tool - Which one? (MORE PHOTOS)
Post by: moley on September 01, 2010, 10:56 AM

Would this one do it?

http://www.parktool.com/products/detail.asp?cat=25&item=BBT%2D18

Is there a Suntour Part number for the BB?

This is a suntour bottom bracket spanner!!    Whether it fits yours I dont know!!!

(http://www.iride-online.com/ebay/IMG_4787)

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Suntour-Bicycle-Bottom-Bracket-Spanner-Tool-NOS-/350387463376?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5194b864d0

Have you tried using a screwdriver and tapping it out?

Title: Re: Bottom Bracket Tool - Which one? (MORE PHOTOS)
Post by: diesel on September 01, 2010, 10:58 AM

Thanks, that Suntour tool would probably work... but that postage is a bit high if it dosen't  :-[

Title: Re: Bottom Bracket Tool - Which one? (MORE PHOTOS)
Post by: moley on September 01, 2010, 11:12 AM

Quote from: diesel on September 01, 2010, 10:58 AM

Thanks, that Suntour tool would probably work... but that postage is a bit high if it dosen't  :-[

I might have something that fits but I'd have to check the dimensions!!

PM me tonight to remind me!! 

The only other way is get someone to make a tool.    Rooski might be able to do it!!

Title: Re: Bottom Bracket Tool - Which one? (MORE PHOTOS)
Post by: snav69 on September 01, 2010, 06:42 PM

 :-\

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx'modelID=10178

 :coolsmiley:

Title: Re: Bottom Bracket Tool - Which one? (MORE PHOTOS)
Post by: moley on September 02, 2010, 12:07 AM

Park Tool OBW-3 spanner has a 14mm spanner end and a 30mm diameter brake centering tool end (for caliper brakes to adjust the springs to centre the brake)

The outside diameter of the 2 blades is 30mm and the inside is 26mm with each blade being 2mm thick.   Each blade is around 4mm min to 5mm max wide (I'm using a shitty ruler to measure.

(http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/uploads/images/xlarge/105242.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v655/dieseldmc/Micro%20Mini%20Frame/010_7476.jpg)

If the gaps between the spines are around 4-5mm then it should fit okay!!

http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl=en&q=park+tool+obw-3&scoring=p

Title: Re: Bottom Bracket Tool - Which one? (MORE PHOTOS)
Post by: diesel on September 02, 2010, 01:32 PM

spot on thank you  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Bottom Bracket Tool - Which one? (MORE PHOTOS)
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on September 02, 2010, 07:10 PM

i think this is the one

http://www.annsummers.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/productdisplay_et!letc~ev!10201%7C%7Cet!letc~ev!10261%7C%7C_40151_-1_10201_42538_10001_

Title: Re: Bottom Bracket Tool - Which one? (MORE PHOTOS)
Post by: diesel on September 02, 2010, 07:23 PM

Well that might be your reason for spending a little more time in the workshop Pete  ;D