How to Take Apart and Service the Bottom Bracket on a Bicycle

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12 жыл бұрын

This tutorial will show you how to correctly take apart and rebuild a bottom bracket on a 3 piece crank system.
One-Piece Crank Bottom Bracket: • How to Take Apart a On...
The reason I haven't gone into detail about the exact bottom bracket tools that I used in this video is because although the technique is virtually the same for all bottom brackets, the correct tools to use can vary slightly from one bike to another.
I hope this video is helpful for you. If you have any questions please let me know in the comments below.
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Thanks for watching!

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@2CabrasLocas 7 жыл бұрын

THIS is the man to listen to! That bike looks like it was the first bike ever built, but almost for certain runs better than 999 of 1000 brand new ones! Well done sir!

@MuftakisWorld 4 жыл бұрын

heheh very funny made me smile, right i thought that too its like this bike got a lot of torture ^_^

@jonowens460 Жыл бұрын

Getting ready to do this to my Giant, was kinda scared, I bought the tool for the crank removal part, I think I will buy those thin wrenches too. Thank You. Is it Kool to use silicone grease a.k.a. "Brake Grease" for cars or should I use regular axle grease😮?

@mikiandfriends1820 3 ай бұрын

99c bike still alive

@hulqen 10 жыл бұрын

One of the best bike instruction videos I've ever seen! Great camera angles, great instructions (not to brief, not to long), but most importantly: not only showing HOW to do it but also explaining WHY it needs to be done. Thanks!

@ravihimalaravihimalayamobi1406 2 жыл бұрын

@mahmoudmazarji2457 Ай бұрын

Among videos I have watched for bottom bracket, this is the best informative and interesting to watch. Thanks man!

@chochiforever1 3 ай бұрын

English is my second language but i can understand him very clearly, he's the best bike repair instructor on KZfaq.

@kingdomculture5743 23 күн бұрын

Wow brother! I know there is always a video for what I want to do with my mountain bike. The challenge is finding the right video. Yours is the one I needed for my repair! Thanks!

@thwaitesvideo 2 жыл бұрын

9 years since you put it up and still super useful - total face-saver as I tried to put my kids bike back together! Thanks a lot.

@cjhoyle 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear!

@MMC1937 11 жыл бұрын

Viewed a number of bicycle service videos, I found you to be the most distinct in both audio and video, precise in the mechanical explanation and function of each part, this is a great video for those needing a prompt before attempting to service their bikes, thx cj

@ebouncy 3 жыл бұрын

Just what I needed THANKS! As a 44 Mum who never worked on bikes until recently I just fixed this thanks to you and I couldn't be more stoked. WOOHOO!! Lucky I'm not fussy about my fingernails though... hahaha :D

@cjhoyle 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, that's very exciting. Glad the video was helpful!

@peterfoster2576 10 жыл бұрын

An excellent explanation that Mr Hoyle should be proud of. An example for all of us to emulate. Thanks.

@kallemalinen5488 8 жыл бұрын

Great stuff man, thanks a lot! This gave me all the info and the confidence I needed to get an old bottom bracket out of a bicycle that I'm rebuilding.

@AdmitthatijustdiditX 10 жыл бұрын

Very thorough and well explained video, this is the only bottom bracket video that was so clear for me. Thank you!

@gilessteve 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a no-nonsense and informative video. Well explained and very clear. Good to see that I'm not the only one who doesn't ride a $4000 bicycle, BTW!

@cjhoyle 11 жыл бұрын

Shift your front derailleur into the smallest chain-ring position, and using your fingers, lift the chain off of the chain ring, and place it on the frame where the bottom bracket is. With the chain separated from the cogs, you should be able to get an idea of how smoothly the bearings in your bottom bracket are rolling. If it doesn't turn freely, you should service your bottom bracket. Something else to check if you are hearing a creaking noises, is your saddle. Saddles can creak too!

@Tiolie 3 жыл бұрын

Just finished changing out my crank bearings yesterday for the very first time. Your video is very easy to follow. Thank you so much for being such a big help!

@leonthedog 11 жыл бұрын

NOW I see why you strap milk crates to your bikes - makes it a lot easier to flip them over and work on them! Thanks for another great video

@scottdillon1 10 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, one of the best I have seen with respect to understanding how to service a crank....Thank You very much for taking the time to share your knowledge.

@michaeldick3677 9 жыл бұрын

Well done!! Great information from the very start to the finish. You my friend are a great teacher!! In fact, I was so impressed that I went through the effort of establishing myself and becoming a first time commenter!

@lena100ca 9 жыл бұрын

I must have watched 20 bottom bracket removal videos and your video is the most simplistic and the most informative. This is my first time trying this myself and I have got the pedal stems and crank off. Now on to the bottom bracket! Kudos and thanks!

@gadifhff4023 2 жыл бұрын

you are simply grate thank you...... ...

@justangvano 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. You are very thourough which makes your videos very helpful. I think this video is the best I have seen in terms of bike repair. Also wanted to mention that I am also a Canadian winter cyclist and the roads, salt, ice and snow make cycling very difficult.

@mjbeydler79 6 жыл бұрын

I was looking for a video I can show my 12 year old so, he knew what to expect when we took his bottom bracket apart. This video is exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks for clear and simple explanation of the whole process.

@GerbenFeikens 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely helpful for me, I have watched other videos from your channel, stuff became very clear to me! My wife her bike is really top notch again now!

@LarryGraham7 8 жыл бұрын

You Sir are a true Canadian,riding your bike through the Winter. Outstanding!

@xvrays 6 жыл бұрын

Best video I’ve watched on this subject. Goes in-depth on “how to do it”. Plus NO annoying music and captions. Well done CJ.

@ScottWright 10 жыл бұрын

This video was awesome.... clear directions. No fuss. I was going to bring it into the shop but heck.... I can do this!

@JAMESMHOOK 8 жыл бұрын

I cleaned and adjusted by bottom bracket and crank with you today! Perfect! Many thanks!

@scottfox6271 8 жыл бұрын

Very appreciative of this effort. The detail here is comprehensive without being too much. Keep up the great work!

@rRobertSmith 5 жыл бұрын

Where the hell is the tool list?

@WatchCaseyBark 10 жыл бұрын

I'm restoring an old 1980s Apollo road bike with this crank/bottom bracket setup and have been looking for an easy to understand tutorial for disassembly so I can prep for repainting and parts replacement. THANK YOU for this video! it was extremely helpful!

@tomd3644 2 ай бұрын

Old shop teacher here, grade of 100 for the demonstration, nice job !

@JevanSoyer 11 жыл бұрын

i was getting tired searching then i say this one thank u very much all the other videos was not what i was looking for an u went step by step which was great thanks again

@dazlowbridge3243 9 жыл бұрын

Great video, I'm in the process of refurbishing my dads bike at the moment. When I took apart the bottom bracket this axle type was what I found which I've never seen before and your video has just answered all the questions I had fantastic!!! Far better than the other videos I've seen of which there aren't many on this axle type ☺

@bruce5799 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent!!! The best and most clear how to service your bottom bracket on an old bike. I only have old bikes and it's only the moving parts that wear out over time.

@johndonnelly6473 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks to this video, I have a new bike. This video as well as the few special tools I purchased from Amazon gave me the confidence and expertise to remove and lubricate the bottom bracket! The noise from the bottom bracket was driving me crazy! My six year old bike feels like a new one! This video is spot on! Thanks so much for all the details and the great angles to see how to do it!

@emiliom.escayol3010 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I have seen many other similar ones but yours is better because you explain how how the tools work to remove the bottom bracket.

@jasonking1284 9 жыл бұрын

Good comprehensive video that doesn't leave you guessing.

@yonggonlee 3 жыл бұрын

My son's bike has issues of ticking noise from the crank and wobbling crank. This video is a bit old but very to the point and informative. Thank you very much!

@sallymclaughlin7821 5 жыл бұрын

Super helpful video for a complete novice! Very clear instructions with great video detail. Thank you so much!

@mickeypopa 11 жыл бұрын

I had a creaking noise on my bike too, but after taking apart the bottom bracket, replacing the bearings, greasing it all up nicely and putting it back together, I realized that the creaking noise wasn't coming from the bottom bracket at all. It was actually coming from the frame shock absorber whose screws and nuts were all rusty and dry and after cleaning those and the plastic washers on the inside, the creaking noise was gone. Also, thanks to the uploader, very helpful video. 5/5

@wathalb 11 жыл бұрын

You are the best how to video person I've seen. No wasted conversation. keep it up. learned a lot. Thanks

@knifelunatic 12 жыл бұрын

This is the BEST tutorial I have ever seen. I feel totally comfortable tackling this myself now. Right after I buy those tools.

@qanqaq7387 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks friend! Your directions are by far the most simplistic and clear around the channel. I am attempting to set up a single speed bike with no knowledge at all and suddenly this part became crystal clear! I 'll search for other videos you have.

@bahoyle68 10 жыл бұрын

I'm getting noise and rumble from my BB so this will be useful when I open it up to take a look. Thanks from a US based Hoyle. Brad

@agnethaladuff8559 7 жыл бұрын

This is a great video on how to do maintenance on the bottom bracket of a mountain bicycle. Very easy to watch and follow through your instructions.

@mortokai9 10 жыл бұрын

I just wanted you to know that your video just saved me ALOT of time and money because I was so frustrated with my bottom bracket probs. This video fixed everything (noises, friction, etc.) and to think it was all caused by the locking ring not being tight enough. Furthermore, this video and this one alone provided CLEAR, FOCUSED CLOSE UPS. And even further instruction if your bike varied a bit. PERFECT INSTRUCTION VIDEO.

@gregnixon1296 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. I remember doing this without any instruction as a teenager long ago and making needless errors. Your video is going to save people a lot of headaches.

@namdarbolour9890 6 ай бұрын

Very clear verbal explanations and accompanying visuals. Concise yet full of just enough explanation. Thank you!

@Tubiferous 10 жыл бұрын

Great! Very clear and precise step-by-step explanation. Really useful. Thanks CJ

@joebeagle1009 9 жыл бұрын

Really great videos! Super helpful, well done and very easy to follow. Thank you for putting the effort into producing them!

@nhack5504 2 жыл бұрын

This video may have been around for a while, but more relevant than ever for fixing my mountain bike in the middle of all the pandemic shortages.

@cjhoyle 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear!

@chrismcnevin7513 8 жыл бұрын

It's been said many times here but I'll say it again... GREAT VIDEO! Thanks for taking the time to make it.

@scottsheck 7 ай бұрын

Excellent video. I feel confident doing it myself now. You covered all of the questions I had

@davidkelly8299 2 ай бұрын

The best cup and cone, bottom bracket vloge I have seen to date and I have seen some good ones, than you for your time and effort David from Northampton England 😊.

@MRCHUBBZ210210 11 жыл бұрын

I just want to say that your video is the best one I've found on KZfaq! I left it playing while I was taking apart and reinstalling by bottom bracket. Keep up the good videos!

@iangruner-mestey4758 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing me the several ways in which I botched my otherwise splendid overhaul today. No.. SERIOUSLY, this is an awesome video and definitely worth the 20 minutes it took to digest!

@abting4546 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for this, i come back to this video often just to refresh my memory. concise and to the point !

@cjhoyle 2 жыл бұрын

No problem, I'm glad it's still helpful all these years later!

@NickCronenwett 9 жыл бұрын

Super helpful! I watched a guy take off a bottom bracket tonight at my bike co-op now I know how he did it. Thanks!

@sirCULTURE 11 жыл бұрын

This really helped a lot. Did exactly what you showed here and the job went smooth. Thanks cj.

@chrillebaloo 9 ай бұрын

Im so glad to watch this video. Im about to change my bearings tomorrow, and this video is exactly what i need! Thumbs up!👍👍

@cjhoyle 9 ай бұрын

Good to hear. Best of luck!

@vtvdung 10 жыл бұрын

Many thanks from Vietnam. Your tutorial videos are quite clear. My Giant bike is similar with your green one, so it is very easy to follow. cheers!

@LabourForceSurvey001 10 жыл бұрын

really admire your effort in helping people with your knowledge. loved the video, very usefull. keep up the good contribution to the society. Thanks

@kepanomooney 10 жыл бұрын

Video is easy to follow and the step by step is great. Thanks!

@TheBangBangJT 11 жыл бұрын

I've just replaced the bearings on an old Raleigh i'm using for commuting and this video has been a great help. Thank you very much!

@emilyfortenberry5535 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these vids. Just helped me understand my crank and fix a problem!

@thomaskroepfl 9 жыл бұрын

Best video tutorial I have seen on this subject. Thanks.

@alirezaayatollahi4012 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ! 9 years later, still relevant. That was exactly what I was looking for.

@cjhoyle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad it was helpful!

@teacheribrahim9553 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. It was really informative. Cheers from Melbourne, Australia.

@specialj99 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. My MTB has the exact same config of bottom bracket so it was a great help. The bearings were grinding so I pulled it apart to discover one set of bearings had completely disintegrated,

@omaam1005 9 жыл бұрын

Sir, thank you very much. Good explanation of everything. I saw and over stood all. Now I will just apply knowledge and if need be will refer back to your well explained video. Thanks again.

@heavilyarmedgoy 9 жыл бұрын

Excellent job,and the way you explained everything. Like a pro.

@cxnew1190 6 ай бұрын

Excellent, nothing missed out. Best one I saw. Many thanks.

@thomasaucoin7263 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much for the information. You saved me about $65 going to the bike shop ! ! !

@ChoobChoob 3 жыл бұрын

Such a good video with clear instructions. I didn't even need to rewind!

@trevorsmithnohesaidhesaidh678 Жыл бұрын

Legdend, stress saving, money saving, easygoing to understand top man

@jimrinehart1982 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you , thank ,you ! thank you for this excellent, visually informative video. I am re-greasing the bottom bracket of my recumbent that Has over 100k miles.

@robotlove3000 12 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! This is definitely the best bottom bracket repair video on KZfaq. You explain it in depth in an honest way, unlike many of these fancy bike repair uppity mechanic dudes. I love that you're working on your rusty old bike, covered in grease. I get tired of seeing unridden, untouched bikes in repair videos. Very removed from my world...

@01Richie1984 11 жыл бұрын

great video and the details were explained very well. Thanks for helping a trainee bike mechanic

@garryn79ad 6 жыл бұрын

just replaced bottom bracket bearings using your video as a guide. good job I looked at the video first, or I would have done it wrong. All's good now, thank you, great help.

@timessius8751 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I love how you explain everything so thoroughly. Excellent job! Greetings from Sweden!

@kenitcimm3467 3 жыл бұрын

Just one more thing!! When this guy devides only work on the bike is needed....he's not shy about NOT TALKING ANYMORE!! THIS is when you know this guy JUST WANTS TO MAKE A GOOD INSTRUCTIVE VIDEO! - 10/10 to this guy !!

@letter2steve Жыл бұрын

Oh man you saved my butt. I just took apart a similar system and in cleaning it i mixed up the orientation of the bearing surfaces. Thanks for making such a clear video. It really helped me out.

@cjhoyle Жыл бұрын

Nice work! Glad the video was helpful.

@lemminjuice 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, I learned a lot! This is one of the only videos I have seen that goes into detail explaining every part and how to fully disassemble it, bravo!

@jimmykhoo8503 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorial. A difficult job made easy. So easy to understand unlike some making it so difficult to understand and scare the heck out of you. Thanking you once again. Enjoyed watching it and learnt so much from you.

@muzzaball 11 жыл бұрын

Hey man, what a great video, just subscribed and hope to watch others soon. You are clear and concise and easy to listen too, oh and informative - appreciated, thanks!!

@filosofiailuminante.catedra 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you the most specific video I have seen. Helped me a lot.

@adamjc86 11 жыл бұрын

What an excellent video. You are a true teacher. Thank you.

@redhotcustoms 11 жыл бұрын

Very informative and helpful! Been noticing play in my cranks and tried tightening them, only to find out they were tight all the way. Was told it could be the bottom bracket. Being a visual learner, this video helped out a lot! Now I just have to get the tools and rebuild it!

@stevelaupert7878 10 ай бұрын

Thanks appreciate your time and thorough explanation of this service. 👍

@alfonsorenegonzalez7295 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing to say but a very sincere Thank You !!!

@rockstopsthetraffic 9 ай бұрын

Love what you do, C Hoyle. See you around Toronto man.

@vincentcheung8345 9 жыл бұрын

Nicely done with every step explained. Thank you!

@sukrajrai1265 6 жыл бұрын

Wow your direction was so neat and clear step by steps 👌

@drpulpit Жыл бұрын

thanks. I finally see/understand the need for the "taper" . thanks. Well done, even after eleven years, you still are teaching.

@cjhoyle Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear, thanks!

@rubblerocks 7 жыл бұрын

Very well done! I just ordered a bike and will be assembling it myself. I've never done it before and l am looking forward to the challenge of learning something new.

@josenuel98 11 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful thanks. Im planning on doing a whole bike make over thing and needed to know how it all worked, Ill maybe upload a video in the coming future to see how it all went out thanks again. Cheers

@kmadhavanpillai 11 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Nicely detailed, well explained video. I started bicycling a few months ago. I cannot help thinking that I am learning about bicycles the hard way... by doing things wrong and then paying the price (figuratively, if not literally).

@The1Radakill 11 жыл бұрын

Need to service the crank bearings on my bike soon and this was a big help. Great vid, Thanks!

@abluecowboy3917 11 жыл бұрын

You are a great communicator. Excellent video and topic.

@trekk8000 11 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thorough, well articulated, nice energy all the way through. I just got a Park Tool stand so studying how to do all maintenance and tools needed. Again, very well done.

@user-gu7pe6jf4o Ай бұрын

Nice one brother, you explain well and simply ,thanks

@davidreamer7311 3 жыл бұрын

Good job buddy .I work on a lot of mechanical things but not bikes. Instruction was clear and easy to follow.My son appreciates your effort because I was able to fix his bike easily.