HACK On How To Remove Cannondale Hollowgram Crankset With Simple Tools. 

This works or use a coin over the spindle and use the crank puller tool as normal. Great vid mate.

An other option is to put a solid disk (like a coin) into the hole. Make sure it is small enough not to get stuck, and thin enough that there is enough thread left to give the removal tool purchase. (an one euro cent will do, a 10 euro cent will fit as well, but might get stuck). Now you can use the pin of the removal tool to press against the coin, which pushes the crack out.

Worked perfectly since I had a 10mm beefy allen key and 3 of the classic crank extractors. I was diagnosing a creak, and the culprit was chainring spider creak. This worked for removing the cranks from the bottom bracket spindle, but I still bought the Cannondale spider lockring removal tool KT012 - about $20 - to fully remove the creak.

do you have a hack to remove a Cannondale SI spider ring without their tool? Great vid! Thanks

if you use this technique, make sure the tool threads into the crank arm more than just a couple of turns, you'll strip the crank arm if it's not in at least 1/4"-ish! I sketched out and just loaded up the bottom bracket with sockets until it was full and used the tool the way it was supposed to be used and it worked perfectly.

Worked exactly as described. Thank you. I was stumped before the video.

This is not how it worked out for me. First of all, you need a 12mm hex key to take the black cap off, which I didn't have. Using a 10mm hex key I unscrewed like you did, but the whole crank arm came out (unscrewed out), with the black cap remaining attached. Did Cannondale change something in these intervening years? My bike is an MTB bought in 2020. To replace the crank (the replacement crank came with the black cap attached already) I just placed it on the spindle and screwed it in with the 10mm hex. It was actually even easier than in your video!

Yep, this worked for me too - although it's mildly terrifying because as you're torquing it there's no way to really tell if you are moving the crank or stripping the threads. So I'd say it's alright for a one-off job (permanently replacing the crankset with a new one, say) but if I was working regularly on my main crankset I think I'd spring for the proper tool!

I was worried to damage the spindle but it worked. Thank you.

Worked great with a Park Tool CWP-7 on a SiSL2 crank on Topstone carbon. Thanks!

What would be really cool is to have a way to remove the chainrings without the cannondale KT012 tool without damaging anything.

Tried this on my two month old Synapse 105 Carbon Disc bike, worked like a charm! :D

Just finish bulid my Caad12 with Sisl2 but stuck with chain rubb on smaller cog on the cassette. Please advice what could go wrong. Thanks in advance. Regards

Rarley comment on stuff here, but this is a super little hack, thank you, well done!

Thank you! This video made swapping out a broken crank arm super easy. Simplest method I found online yet it worked like a charm 👍

This works. But after many removal, thred on crank was damaged. I definitely recommend buying an official removal tool for hollowgram crank.

Worked great! Thank you. As stated, just make sure the puller is properly and fully threaded in to the crank arm, copious grease, and slow force. For less stuff wobbling around you can remove all the other not required parts from the puller.

Hi :) I would like to replace my FSA 50/34 cransket to 105-5800.(with Campa BB30A to 24mm reduction).Should it work or i need anything else?(CAAD 12,105 5800 everything except crankset)Thanks :)

Hi! Your channel is great! A must for every Cannondale fan out there! I would like to know if there is a way to install a Hollowgram crankset on a Caad 8 with BSA bb shell. Do you know if it is possible, and what bottom bracket adapter and spindle lenght should be used? Thanks in advance, and keep the good work! Cheers from Brazil!

Now, if I could only find a 50/34 175 mm crankset. The 53/39 carbon set I have is beautiful, but I need that compact.

Surprisingly high quality

Great video ! I'd suggest making the video about pressfit bb30A. You can read a lot of complaints on the system from users. Especially on noise from bearing when they misalign. There are some alternatives like praxiscycles conversion bb. Would be lovely to know your thoughts on the topic.

Hello, I’m running into a problem here with a little project. I have a 2015 Cannondale CAAD8, and I’ve bought a Cannondale SI crankset, which is a little bit lighter than the FSA Omega. The problem is that when the new crankset was installed the spindle is bigger “in length” than the FSA, which it cause a gap in the non drive arm. I’m pretty sure I’m going to need to buy a set of spacers, but I have no idea which ones would be the best. If you have any knowledge about this problem, would be great if you share it. Thanks.

Great back. Worked a treat

this worked nicely, just be careful that you are pulling the crank and not stripping the threads when forcing.

Saved my bacon, I would never have tried this unless advised. So grateful!

Thanks, great help! All the best from the Netherlands

Is it possible to find replacement bolt washers at hardware stores ?

Do any of you have a service manual (PDF) or know of a site where I can see what tools I need to work on Cannondale Slate. I would also be interested in how to change the bearings and the rear axle. For tips, tricks and links please send me a PN. Thanks

Any idea how to remove the lock ring? Mine is really stuck and can't get it off. They were only added as new 3 months ago. thanks!

Awesome. I had this tool from when I worked on my old MTB. It worked perfectly! Thank you!!!!!

Very good - do you have the link for the right tool?

Thank you for the videos on Super Six! Could do one where you try different tyre widths? Would 28mm fit? What about 30? Thank you!

this arm its the same that the mtb arms¿? or the mtb and road are different?

Thanks a lot here from Brazil, SickBiker! In my case it was exacly what I was looking for! I have the some tools and a will follow your preocedure. Best regards and success to you!

What tool is that

Worked for me. Slow is the word. Thanks.

Thank you very much and kind regards from Austria!

It worked on my Hollowgram crank thank you Sickbiker!

Thanks for this great help. Works fine. Greetings from Germany, Chris

Witam czy jest możliwość podana nazwy klucza do tej korby cannondale HollowGram, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, 34T, Ai offset jaki klucz żeby odkręcić i sciagnac korbę dziękuje za odpowiedz pozdrawiam Tomek

Perfect..worked well on my Cannondale supersix..many thanks 👍

I tried this hack today and it worked perfectly! Thx for the tip! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

the spacers above that carbon steerer stem though...

Maybe make it slightly warm will help too.

Superb hack. Thanks!

Works like a charm!. Thank you so much.

Could you tell how to remove the Spidering ?

Great Hack! Thanks!

Thank you! this helped me just now =)

Doesn’t work! Just tightens against the crank arm itself. You need to tighten the center bolt with a adapter to push against the bottom bracket spindle.

this worked for me. thanks!

You are genius!!!! Thank you

when assembling it back how do I know how much is 40nm?

Thanks, I always like your videos.

Thank you.

Thank you super helpful!

Mine is loose, does that mean I need a new one🤷‍♂️

the cranks make noise, clean and oily. but the noise keeps coming

You should be able to remove anything with six beers 'n' a rubber mallet.

Great hack, thanks 👍🏻

I did it and it does work but crushed a couple of the first threads of the crank. Pretty annoying when this video looks legit

Thanks for that work a treat

Możesz podać model butów spd które są w widoczne w tle w prawym dolnym rogu. To są zimowe PSD?

where to buy this tool?

i knew there'd be a hack for avoiding buying a stupid cannondale tool, youtube wins again, cheers

Gratis video. Thanks

many thanks.

Thanks man! Done!

wow this is very cool! I'll try it in my caad12

I’m Not in favor of that method. I would not recommend it doing it so. You would have a chance of striping your thread in that crank arm.

Thanks! super worked :)

It worked! Thanks for great help! :-)

Thanks. It worked 💯🚴

i put coin inside the spindle

THANK YOU!!!!!

Just buy the specific tool so you don't destroy the shreads on you expensive crank.. if you can afford a bike with a Hollowgram you can also afford the tool.. "not using additional tools"

Just get the right tools for the job... they aren’t that expensive and you don’t have to worry about “hacking” your $800 crankset...

This is my first road ru-vid.comUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and I have taken it out a handful of times and so far it is exceeding all of my expectations. I didn’t want to break the bank on a first bike and the herd is a great option for getting a fast bike with reliable components. I plan on riding this bike for many years to come. Thank you Sava!

The simplest is to put a coin or a washer that over the spindle hole and use the tool as intended

top hack! cheers

FFS!! Cannondale Si cranks are not far from $800, just get the right tool for around $30 and PLEASE tourqe it to the right spec. if it gets loose you will never be able to fix it, it damages the spline and will always wiggle loose.. Amateur!

its magic!!!

Very risky and could easily do damage to the outer threads of crank arm -- don't do this! Just get a short ratchet extension bar that fits the into the length of the bottom bracket. Then use the crank extractor tool to push off of the end of that bar to pry off the crank arm 😎

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I tried this hack today and it worked perfectly! Thx for the tip! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Thank you! It worked perfect for me.