An excellent, detailed and informative video. Thank you. As for the spindle itself - I usually apply a thin layer of grease all over the spindle body before assembling it back into the shell. It protects it from moisture that penetrates inside. Plus, it never hurts to take the opportunity and spray grease spray into the chassis, especially when it's a chromoly one
This is such a helpful video! I got a BB7700/7710 Bottom bracket on my Lemond Poprad 04. It's coming off for some external BBs and a new 110BCD crankset. Going to sell all the old parts to recoup some money.
Thanks a lot the video was very instructive clear cut and home mechanic friendly I always have time with the lefty righty on which side is which and this cleared it up for me real well gave me those inside comments about what surface goes to what surface and what has to be clean. Good job thanks again.
Hey Richard, I really appreciate for the very informative video. I've seen some of articles, manuals, and YT videos about Octalink installation, your video is the best imo. I am going to work on my bike soon, I will definitely follow your instruction man. Thanks!
Nice vid, I'm doing the same thing right now with an old Gary fisher I'm cleaning up to use as a gravel bike.the only difference is I always pour my bourbon on the rocks before I get started! Cheers!
A bit of grease on the spindle crank interface is good idea. They are dissimilar metals which will cause galvanic corrosion. Grease arrest that corrosion.
Hi. This video is excellent and very thorough thanks. I have a question as to weather the Octalink 105 5500 series BB can be upgraded to a Shimano Hollowtech II?
My drive side is nnnnnot coming out (turning clockwise). I'm afraid it's fused or something. I tried a breaker w/ rubber mallet. I even tried PB Blaster and a crappy impact I had, it is not wanting to come out. Any recommendations? I don't believe the bottom bracket is entirely shot, just wanted to change it out while there since I have a new one.
Get yourself a long bolt that fits into the threads of the spindle and bolt the tool to the BB via the hole in the middle. You should be able to put a large breaker bar and go crazy. We have had some in our shop that the impact was unable to budge but we were able to eventually remove this way. Bolting the tool on is often necessary because of the one-sided torque from a breaker bar. It can easily cause the tool to lose purchase on the splines and pop off. Hope this helps.
Hi Richard, What tool is that for removal? I didn't do my homework and ordered the 8 keyed one for the outside that will of course only work on the 1 side.😐 The Park Tool finder isn't very clear and doesn't have a category for these older splined BB.
So you use the removal tool to get the cranks out of the pressfit (?), but to reassemble, I do not need to use a hammer or so to get back on? So I just screw it ;)?
It depends where the play is coming from and if you have access to the bearings. If you are able to remove and feel for play in the bearings it might save you a couple of bucks.
An excellent, detailed and informative video. Thank you. As for the spindle itself - I usually apply a thin layer of grease all over the spindle body before assembling it back into the shell. It protects it from moisture that penetrates inside. Plus, it never hurts to take the opportunity and spray grease spray into the chassis, especially when it's a chromoly one
This was exactly the video I was hoping to find, thank you!
Thanks for the video, I recently purchase this group set and did not have the proper tools. Your video was very helpful.
This is such a helpful video! I got a BB7700/7710 Bottom bracket on my Lemond Poprad 04. It's coming off for some external BBs and a new 110BCD crankset.
Going to sell all the old parts to recoup some money.
Thanks a lot the video was very instructive clear cut and home mechanic friendly I always have time with the lefty righty on which side is which and this cleared it up for me real well gave me those inside comments about what surface goes to what surface and what has to be clean. Good job thanks again.
Glad it helped
Thank you for the video. Using this information, I was able to identify my bottom bracket, get the right tools, remove it and install a new one.
thanks a lot! I enjoyed watching your video and following the clear instructions!
Hey Richard, I really appreciate for the very informative video. I've seen some of articles, manuals, and YT videos about Octalink installation, your video is the best imo. I am going to work on my bike soon, I will definitely follow your instruction man. Thanks!
Thanks for the kind owrds
Excellent …The Best yet!!!
Nice vid, I'm doing the same thing right now with an old Gary fisher I'm cleaning up to use as a gravel bike.the only difference is I always pour my bourbon on the rocks before I get started! Cheers!
That's dangerous to do BEFORE haha
A bit of grease on the spindle crank interface is good idea. They are dissimilar metals which will cause galvanic corrosion. Grease arrest that corrosion.
I agree never understood the argument as to do otherwise. Slap grease on everything man
@@Massproduce201 with square taper it's dry instalation unless it creaks
Thanks, this video was really helpful. Time for a whiskey now.
Richard sup dude thanks for the info very informative to the point “A” I really need that special tool to extract the cranks ✌🏽
You're #1
Looks like my first road bike, Trek 2000
Thanks!!!😊
looks like a 2006 1200 trek i have :)
sir can you do a video ? square taper vs octalink hehe
Hi. This video is excellent and very thorough thanks. I have a question as to weather the Octalink 105 5500 series BB can be upgraded to a Shimano Hollowtech II?
It 100% can. You will need a BSA threaded bottom bracket and new crankset.
My drive side is nnnnnot coming out (turning clockwise). I'm afraid it's fused or something. I tried a breaker w/ rubber mallet. I even tried PB Blaster and a crappy impact I had, it is not wanting to come out. Any recommendations? I don't believe the bottom bracket is entirely shot, just wanted to change it out while there since I have a new one.
Get yourself a long bolt that fits into the threads of the spindle and bolt the tool to the BB via the hole in the middle. You should be able to put a large breaker bar and go crazy. We have had some in our shop that the impact was unable to budge but we were able to eventually remove this way. Bolting the tool on is often necessary because of the one-sided torque from a breaker bar. It can easily cause the tool to lose purchase on the splines and pop off.
Hope this helps.
Hi Richard, What tool is that for removal? I didn't do my homework and ordered the 8 keyed one for the outside that will of course only work on the 1 side.😐 The Park Tool finder isn't very clear and doesn't have a category for these older splined BB.
NM I think I found it. Thanks! Video helps to clarify!!
@@carlospinero6248 There are a million and one different BB tools but the one i used here is the most common.
is it possible to use this BB on a a frame designed for a square taper?
100% doable. They both use the same shell width and threading.
So you use the removal tool to get the cranks out of the pressfit (?), but to reassemble, I do not need to use a hammer or so to get back on? So I just screw it ;)?
Just screw it in. Gotta get pretty tight. IDK the actual torque but around 40-50nm should do it.
Was the hex wrench used for the first bolt an 8mm one? Thank you.
The lower rocker arm bolts are 8mm, uppers are a mix of 4 and 5 mostly
@@richardsbikeshop5268 Thanks! Appreciate your kindness.
Does the octolink fit into standard JIS-BSA bottom brackets? Sorry I'm clueless about bikes.
Octalink typically fits BSA threaded, yes
@@richardsbikeshop5268 Okay perfect. Thank you!
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sir, i have a octalink bb and its loose. can i still fix it? the mechanic told me to just buy new bb.
It depends where the play is coming from and if you have access to the bearings. If you are able to remove and feel for play in the bearings it might save you a couple of bucks.
@@richardsbikeshop5268 i see. I gues the mechanic have to remove it first. Thank you sir.
How do clean the Bottom bracket?
This BB is sealed and can't be cleaned internally.
@@richardsbikeshop5268 So i can not replace the bearing? Should i replace the whole bottom bracket?
Yup, the whole thing
Is that a Trek from the early 2000's?
Good eye. Trek 2000 from '03.
This is an older octalink bracket.
Now Shimano offers a plastic shit only.