The best video on KZfaq showing and explaining this process. Thank you for sharing this with the world.

The best, most simple and most explanatory video on YT showing how to do this. Cheers.

Honestly this is one of the best tutorials on this subject. You’ve done a great job with the details of removing a crankset. Thank you 👍

Very good explanation of the procedure. Thanks Phil for taking time out and posting this video !!

As I'm thinking of replacing my budget level 3x10 group set, I've watched a few of these videos. This one is great! Simple and to the point without expensive bike or parts to distract from the content. Good work here 👍

This is the best and simplest explanation. So many other videos I’ve seen, skip the part where they actually show how to remove the dang thing. Thank you for this video ! Very helpful.

Awesome video, the threads in my right crank were stripped and when I took it to my local shop the guy said he’d fix it for $80. I’m going to try and fix it myself following this video, thank you so much.

Wow, I watch about 10 different videos and all they did was confused me even more. You covered every thing and made it simple and understandable. Thank you very much.

I went through quite some instruction videos which contained way too much ladidaah. Then I found yours: ultra clear and to the point. Thx!

Love this video ! Enjoyed watching it !

This is the best video that I found for changing a crankset. Got everything I needed, followed step by step. Now my bike doesn't try to kill me anymore, gold xD

That was so informative! clear video and the audio was clear as well!!

Thank you for your simplistic step by step video. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Seriously well-edited tutorial, not a moment wasted. Great job.

I'm new to biking in general, most videos seem to be longer and more complicated then needed so thank you for the simplified video so instead of paying over $100 to get a new crankset installed i can do it my self for around $80 and some patience, thank you.

Good concise video and shows all the parts involved vey well.

Thank you for this great tutorial! Straight forward and very helpful! Solved my problem, much appreciated! 💪

My bicycle toolkit had the crank tool. I wouldn't have known if I didn't watch this video. Oddly satisfying to use.

I’ve been snaking it with a hammer for more than an hour and nothing ! , now I know how to get it done the proper way. Thanks fella !

Good stuff! Thanks for posting!

Hello, Thank you for this video, it is very efficient and simple and easy to understand. Thank's a lot.

Great video.

Great concise clear video!

mate by far you information about the crank tool has got me to my next stage,thank you so much for me not nocking the crap out of my peddle arm lol

Thank you! This is the best tutorial I've ever seen.Credits to the ownet

Perfect demonstration! Many thanks!

Superb clarity. Thanks!

Nice demonstration. I would like to add that it's a good idea to replace the chain at the same time. Often, if the crank has worn to spikes and is throwing the chain, which is why it usually needs replacing, the chain will also be stretched and worn. Some people also replace the cassette, but this does not wear in the same way. I have never done so.

Great video straight to the point.

thanks for the helpful video man, you just saved me some money

Thanks for a clear video. My Shimano set had a spring washer in the crank. The tool I bought was rubbish as it stripped its thread on the bit that winds in. I have ordered (I hope) a better quality puller. A bit of copperslip doesnt hurt on threads.

Excellent video, naturally I subscribed. Instead of grease on the pedal threads, because I had a pedal come loose once on a bike ride I actually used locktite to ensure they never came loose again on me, just a couple of drops generally. I like the thread locker that don't need heating up to remove pedals. I also just discovered if the pedals aren't tight enough one or both pedals will start to feel strange and looking down will be at an angle to the cranks because the threads are all chewed out, got to love those cheap aluminium cranks.

Thank you so much brother

Good job producing your video. Well laid out and simple to follow. You also have great audio which is very helpful.

Great video

my bike I broken

Great instructional video!

Thanks for the video,laying out my tools now.

Excellent video, and great audio thank you

This is interesting to watch and good to know in case I damage mine.

thank you very much. very helpful.

Awesome & Thanks Sir :)

This is a good video and as other have learned how to do this i have too, But it should be mentioned that when you go to remove it that will be hard to do, that you will probably need a persuader ( a pipe you can slide the handle of the wrench into to give you better torque and better leverage to remove it, Anything to help you loosen it up and if you have penetrating oil spray some on before trying this wait about 20 mins and then it might come off as easy as your did.This is what i had to do.

Super Video thank you

Thank you for ur video. 👍👍👍👍

Excellent video! Just one question, is there anything that can be used in place of a cotterless crank tool?

Hi Phil, best video with precise instructions, I have a question I have cranset 2 chain rings , Can I replace it with 3 rings cranset , the new and old both have same number of teeth on the outermost

Thanks for vid excellent help me out

Thank you for the video. I do wonder if the part the new crank sits on ever becomes over stripped aswell and need replacement?

+Phil Crockett how tight would you say to tighten crankset if i don't have a torque wrench

Good video, I replaced my Shimano Tourney Bicycle Crankset Square 42-34-24 Teeth on my Eurobike CX580; with a Tourney A073 7/8-Speed 170mm 30/39/50t Square Crankset Black. For some reason I can't get the square crank seated fully so that the front derailleur 3 shifter to reach far enough out with out rubbing. I can't fully reach the outer chainring. It shifts all the way but there is slight rubbing. I made the adjustment to extend the reach but it seems the crank is not fully in for the derailleur to reach. It seems if I tighten the allenhead attachment bolt just 1/8" in, it would work, but I can't get enough leverage to power the bolt and turn it in. Of course I don't want to snap it off. Any ideas how to get that crank fully seated?

Awesome videos makes me wanna change it myself.Have a one question replacing my crank the teeth are a bit smaller on the bigger the old crank its 44t and new crank 42t will that make a big difference or will i need to change the front derailleur.loved the video

Great video! Thanks! I have a 1994 Diamond Back with broken teeth on chain gear. Can I just replace the gear? Do they still make it? Or do i need to replace the whole crank assembly? Thanks again!!!

Thanks!

Thanks Phil - informative. I just installed a new Shimano crankset today to replace my worn Prowheel one. Now the front gears are misaligned. I know how to adjust, so not a problem, but is this normal? I guess different manufacturers will have slightly different offsets?

Its kinda fun seeing a tutorial video on a crap bike for once instead of a brand new one

Is it possible to change only the gears and not the cranks? In your older crankset, it seems that the gears could be removed individually.

I'm thinking of replacing the crank on my 29er. The part that the crank arm is connected to is stripped. What size cranks gear would I need to purchase?

Good video. Dismantling my bicycle to get rid of rust. Will paint to make it new. Do you have more video to remove gear's etc?

Hi Phil, as you reply to people I wonder if you can help me. I asked a Bike Shop to replace my cranset, but they told me they had their longest wrench on it and it wouldnt budge, they fear stripping the threads and ruining my frame. If I do this, and ruin my frame do you think my frame is still salvageable by inserting a Mid Drive electric motor? I don't want to buy that kit and then find that it requires the frame threads, I can't find anyone who knows, but it seems to slot straight through

Nice video with good content. Just thinking to replace my MTB front triple speed crank for my Btwin rockrider 340 which has the stock teeth setup of 42/32/22. Is it possible to upgrade it to a bigger crank 48/38/28 just wanted to add more speed while riding ? Will there be any problem with the upgrade or need to replace anything else apart from crank itself to accommodate the new crank? Please clarify

do you not repack the main bearing with grease, or am i too old? if i were to replace the crankset, i'd probably replace the bearing. if the chain was old, i'd do the rears too and new chain. but then again, there are budgets.

Good work, thanks for the instructions 😎

It would have been interesting to watch how to service even the axle and bearings there. I got some strange noises from there (despite always adding oil) so it need some service. I could never guess that you need a special tool...Thanks for the video!

is there a way to remove the bike cranks without the crank tool? My crank has a little play on it when I wiggle it in and out and I'm wondering if something is lose behind all the gears on that one side.

Hi my name is Rebekah and my bike pelled was broken but now it was fixed cause of the video thank you

Can you tell what's name of the part that shift 3× or speed near to the crank

Absolutely amazing video .although I don't understand that mechanism you used to remove the crank

If I replace my crankset with 48-38-28 gearing with one with a 52 tooth top gear, will I have to get a longer chain?

If I replace MTB Crank with Road Crankset then i need to replace the derailleur too?

Thank you.

i am having trouble with a new assembly . the crank was already assembled there seems to be some play up and down ? is this normal ? can i fix it ?

I’m looking to replace my crankset. Does the chain wheel tooth configuration need to be identical on the replacement crankset? Thanks?

Make sure to buy quality crank extractor tool!!!! Bought one from eBay and stripped threads immediately. Going for quality on next tool. Use similar extractors on my motorcycles and never had one fail in years.

Sir pls help so I live in India Iyesterday changed crankset from a cycle shop for 1,450 (close to 19.11$) but crank arm's don't have good finish I mean curves are not neatly designed . Can I trust those crankset set? they are of Aluminium Alloy

My mind was blown when I came to know that the working is similar to crank shaft in car engines. Engineering is great.

Very helpful, thanks for the video. Now I am off to change my AWD ebike chainring so I can ride 35 mph without being like a hamster 😀

Am I out of luck if my bike is around 20 years old? Does the bicycle industry just move on every five or so years to new styles of parts, meaning that the replacement crankset I'm needing just isn't around anymore? If it helps, it's a mongoose placid hybrid with schimano parts. Thanks 😊

Good video, but you have to use some grease on the pulleytool and the square Axel before installing the new crankset. Maybe it was allready there? I allways clean the threads with a toothbrush some solvent and cloth, reapply Grease before playing the crank-extractor. This avoids most thread breakouts. Also a lot of small taps on the crank with a hammer near the axel while extracting will help it to come off. It will let off the pressure in tiny increments.

What if you don't know the manufacturer's torque recommendation? Also what should I do if I don't have that torque tool? Any alternatives or should I get one?

does the teeth count matters when replacing old crank set with new one. thanks

What is the shaft/bushing that the crank and arms sit on called? Ive installed a new crank and arms but ive still got wobble and play.

Sir can you give the Amazon link of the shimano crankset please 🙏🙏

what if i dont have a crank tool?

Can you guys help me what is the bcd of that sr crank old

Mine looks completely different. A maybe ~1" hole goes through from one side to the other, with some "jagged pattern" around the edge of the hole on the left side, seemingly to fit some special tool...

helpful for the novice!

I dont have a crank bolt like yours... But it does have some corners tho for a big wrench

Can this switch be done without the crank extractor tool?

I have a 1996 TREK Mountain Track 820 with a Shimano Altus FC-CT91 Crankset. I'm having issues finding a similar crankset to install. It's a 38/32/24 tooth crankset. Can I install a different size crankset ie., 42/38/24? Would that work? Would appreciate anybody's input. Regards

What size is the Allen wrench please?

Any need for grease anywhere????

I'm surprised you didn't pull out the bottom bracket and regrease it. I am guessing both cranks used the same size bottom bracket...

Hello where can I find the torque specs

What is this cranksets model??

Do all cranksets fit all bikes? Is it one size fits all?

I don't have a crank puller how do I do it

Excellent. Thank you! Are you a retired engineer?

What if you don’t have a torque wrench?

Ummmm...since you are right there, would you not want to inspect and repack the bearings?