www.roadbikeout... In this video, we will show you how to properly remove a crank set from your bicycle. Whether it be for repairs or an upgrade, this video is sure to come in handy!
Very helpful for the isolated step covered. I also followed it step by step, with success. I thankfully had a crank removal tool in a cheap $35 bike tool set from amazon that worked perfectly, and found yet another useful tool in this case of odd looking bike tools. And you can just use a 14mm socket on a regular socket wrench to remove the initial bolt, without needing the special dual socket/ allen tool shown in the video. This video helped me to realize I could just hold the crank arm, while turning the other bolts in the opposite direction. It had seemed I was going to need to go roam the neighborhood to track down a second 14 mm socket to borrow to hold the opposite side; and then, again, on the second removal step, I thought I'd need to find some mechanism to hold the opposite crank arm. Nope. I'm a thin 'girl' (actually woman), with fairly scrawny arms, and I had enough strength to hold the crank while turning against it for both steps. That, and knowing which tool I needed after removing the 14 mm socket is what I really needed to know and this video gave perfect shots to show this info. I had to remove the crank only to replace a broken plastic chain guard.... Now, looking at this removed crank/ chain ring, it makes me wonder how you would ever separate them to change the chain ring? Mine look permanently attached to me. I wish the video could have presented at least even some quick mention of this at the end, to lead you into the next step, giving some idea of what would be ahead, next... even just a quick one sentence summary statement, while pointing out what you are seeing on the removed crank arm/ chain ring attached to each other. Or you could show a link for a video for the next step of changing the chain ring, with the written video description? Thanks for the part shown anyways. I greatly appreciated it.
I removed my crank arms for the first time, and for the first time on my bike in 5 years as far as I know. I highly recommend using an oven glove to grip the spanned or arm on the puller as mine for one was f**king tight! Put some grease on the bottom crank before putting the crank arms back on! It'll make it easier in the future to remove again.
Hi Rommel Suarez, regarding your crank puller size question. If its a square taper or a spline, they use different crank tools. You should check with the bike manufacturer for support. Good luck!
Hello not sure if you still respond this is an old video but what’s that thing called that holds your bike it looks really sturdy can you tell me the model?
Question: I removed the crankset, installed new bottom Bracket. Reinstalling crankset seems an issue. I have more space than I can remember between the I side of both crank arms and the frame. I can actually see that spindle from the bottom Bracket. Am I missing a piece?? (and I'm pretty sure the BB is the correct size). Any advice?
Once removed and bottom bracket replaced , how do you make sure the cranks are snug fit back on the square or diamond taper? Crank puller works nice to remove the tight stubborn fit. Is it just a matter of hammering down in it and using crank bolts to snug
Shawn Scott No, you never pound them on because they need to be perfectly straight. Just tighten the crank bolt or nut back on and that will press the crank arm right back on slowly. Tighten until the bolt is snug.
Ive got a very old bike which i cant take the cranks off of. Problem is, i took the non-driver-side off first, then found this video where you say i should have taken the other one off first. Is that going to be a problem?
Hi! I got a problem today! My rear wheel just locked and didn't want to move its stuck both forward and backward .. My bike have a cassette and i got Entry-level Rollerbrake IM41 for brake system.. What do you think could be the problem? What can i do to fix it? Any advice is appreciated! Love your videos btw good job!
dair805 You can usually upgrade bottom brackets, but we don't have your bike model available to inspect. I suggest you take the bike to a bike shop and have them help. I looked up your model and there's a thread on bikeforums.net that may be applicable. Here's the link: @760650 Good luck with our upgrade.
im confused with all these different tools. im wanting to remove mine as i have a creaking under load. mine seems to have the nut with the teeth around the outside.
oke, i might have a really dumb qeustion but. i have a Polo and bike Crankset, i ride fixed gear so there is a lot on power on the crankset all the time. The right crank arm comes everytime i use my bike, the bolt drives itself out of the right crank arm... got any ideas how this is possible and how to fix this..? (sorry for my bad english)
+joenisheefteensnor I'd suggest taking your bike to your authorized local bike mechanic for help. I'd also suggest not riding until you've resolved this. Good luck, and I hope it is an easy fix.
+Paul Turner Hi Paul. You do need a crank puller and you cannot do it without potentially damaging your bike. We don't sell them, but you can go to your local bike shop to purchase one or have them remove the crank for you. We do always suggest to have a local bike shop inspect your bike regularly and after working on your bike to help ensure your bike is safe to ride. Good luck!
thank u for the vid quick question i have a fixie and i have no brakes on it i brake on it by putting my right foot under the pedal and pulling up with it as my left foot pushes the other pedal down ive been doing it quite for a while now but now every time i do try to brake like that the pedals get out of place and get loose and there is no possible way of stopping unless i jam my both feet to the ground and let my shoe grip do the work . it is really dangerous i almost got in an accident like that thats whyi havent used my bike in quite a while now although i need it for work i take the side walk now 👎👎👎 and i really want to know what i have to fix on my bike to prevent that if anyone can help please and thankyou!?!
For real. On a fixie you stop by your muscles slowing the crank rotation and by leaning over the front handlbars enough to take weight off the rear wheel and skid it.
You can purchase at your local bike shop, online, or you can reach out to us - customercare@roadbikeoutlet.com . We primarily have cranks for our bikes, but may have what you need if you know the specifications.
I used a slide hammer gear puller on the non drive side and a hammer and large punch in the drive side. I went around and punched each sprocket bolt in succession until it slid off. Yes the special puller tool looks easier but I didn't want to wait...
andrew tran You need to use the proper tools (crank puller) we demonstrated in the video. You want to ensure you don't damage your bike in the process.
Pretty sure he flip flopped it for this video so the chain doesnt turn into a murder machine turning the cranks trying to get them off, if you ever did work on a fixie chain u know
My crankset is so fucked up I don't need a crank puller :( All I do is loosen up the bolts and take out the crankset. My bike is a vilano also, I bought it off u guys like 2 years ago
Getting a few allen wrenches and basic bike tools for basic bike maintenance is really important - especially if you're on the road and something goes wrong. I have a saddlebag and a multi tool and tubes to "save a ride" and it has come in handy. However, always recommend finding a local bike shop and taking your bike for regular safety checks and maintenance. Thanks for watching everyone! - Erica
'permanently ..... your bicycle'. Subtitles also doesn't know for sure, for it greys out the word 'used'. I'm not a native speaker. Sometimes you speak very fastly, thereby the consonants of the word are oftenly pronounced shortened. Could someone tell what word he said?
Hi Thomas Hoyle. It is a warning to be sure to go slowly and carefully to avoid damaging your crank set when removing the bottom bracket. He said, "....on a crank set because now your crank set is permanently fused to your bicycle."
RoadBikeOutlet Hello, I understood so far that he had mentioned it as a warning. I just couldn't figure out what word he was saying, thus fused. Thanks for your support. Now he is also saying some crucial information about the difference between a square taper and a diamond taper. Finally he is saying something acronymous. At: 4:08 'It has a square, you kind of ...' (acronym?) Could you support me?
I'm so sorry. Have you tried to lubricate? It can be really tough if you did not initially use pedal grease to install. You may need to go to your local bike shop for assistance in removing the pedals.
@@road_bike_outlet hi, thanks for the reply... They were just very stiff but yes they probably didn't have enough grease on anyway. I have since been successful at removing the bolts, crank arms, chainring, and placed them back on as I didn't have the tools to remove the bottom bracket. Just received a new tool set so will give it another go this weekend 😁
So the bit where you said you could pull if off by had but you would have to be very strong.... my dad took that to mean we should hit it with a hammer because we dont have the crank........ yeahh so i just broke the small plastic bit that holds the break wires, next up is bending the crank i guess.....
+Graham Hutchings please don't ever use hammers and tools like that one a bike - only use bike specific tools for repair. I strongly urge you to stop working on your bike and bring it to a bike shop for repair. Bike shops are AWESOME! and definitely have their place for helping customers. Call around to find one that you like. Good luck, and I hope you can get back on your bike soon.
Yeah my dad is a idiot he does not want to spend the £20 to get someone to do it when the bike was over £600, I'm trying to get him to take it in but he thinks he can do it by himself
The tool with the rotating threaded barrel is a crank puller, or crank extractor, your choice. It nowadays comes with one thread size, which is called, "English" thread. Older ones had a reversible barrel with "French" threads on the other end. This particular style of puller as used in the video is mainly for square-or-diamond-tapered spindles, and may not work with some of the newer types of BB/cranksets. There are other types of pullers for most of the new designs, and at least one newer style uses common tools, such as Allen wrenches. The tool with a hex-socket type head is a crank wrench, and it's for removing the nut or bolt that secures the crank to the spindle. A ratchet & socket will do the job as well, provided the wall of the socket is thin enough to fit in the smallish opening on the crank. When reinstalling the crank, the only things really necessary are to carefully clean all the mating surfaces of the tapers, and to make sure the fastener is very tight upon completion. Combo wrenches work slicker than adjustable wrenches, but you can much more easily carry a single small adjustable wrench in your saddle bag for roadside repairs.
Kasper F Good luck Kasper. Please make sure your bike is safe to ride after using a hammer on the crank area. I suggest taking the bike into a shop - they can remove the crank for you and do a safety check to help make sure your bike is in good shape.
Can't the world just keep it simple just having to remove two bolds to have that crank nuissance removed? Oh, I get it. Same reason Philips screws were oroginally invented: Keep de works in company hands. Money!
The gear is fixed to the hub not the axel. On a single speed the gear is only fixed to the hub in one direction (forward) meaning when you're riding but not peddling the cranks wont turn.
+geeloof I am sorry you were confused. Nearly every bike in our fixed gear category has what is called a flip flop hub, meaning it has two sides: the freewheel side and the fixed gear side. The freewheel side allows you to coast or stop pedaling while the bike is in motion. On the fixed gear side, if the rear wheel is moving, the pedals move with it. This does not allow the ability to stop pedaling if the bike is moving. There are benefits to each, and as the rider, you will have the option to choose which you prefer. I hope this helps. If not, call us at 904.425.1366 and we'll be more than happy to assist. Ethan S - thanks so much for the info and insight.
