Tools needed to swap out pre-2013 Brompton crankset to post 2013 version
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Tools needed to swap out 2012 Brompton crankset to post 2013 one?
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I'm planning to swap a 2012 Brompton crankset with a 2013 Brompton, I figure I could send the bikes to a bike shop or just use the money to do it myself and learn something at the same time(plus I like tools). So can someone give me a list of minimum tools needed to do the job? I already have some basic tools such as the adjustable wrenches(big & small), those folding bike tools, etc... I figure I'll probably need:
I'm planning to swap a 2012 Brompton crankset with a 2013 Brompton, I figure I could send the bikes to a bike shop or just use the money to do it myself and learn something at the same time(plus I like tools). So can someone give me a list of minimum tools needed to do the job? I already have some basic tools such as the adjustable wrenches(big & small), those folding bike tools, etc... I figure I'll probably need:
- Bracket tool like the Park Tool BBT-4
- Crank tool
- Ratchet with 14mm Drive bit(for 2012 version)
- Allen bit(for 2013 version, what size though?)
- Some heavy grease
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you have the Plastic ended Sealed bearing BB? that wrench fits ? you may be able to Just leave it.
I pulled mine because I fitted a Mountain Drive crank which integrates it's own BB.
I have a socket that works in a tool made to remove BB Fixing bolts: Crank Wrench - Park Tool
when you put on the new crank use same bolt or newer shimano style which uses a 8mm hex socket in the bolt head , instead
It 'self Dust caps' the extraction threads.. that is what the other side of that tool is for..
I pulled mine because I fitted a Mountain Drive crank which integrates it's own BB.
I have a socket that works in a tool made to remove BB Fixing bolts: Crank Wrench - Park Tool
when you put on the new crank use same bolt or newer shimano style which uses a 8mm hex socket in the bolt head , instead
It 'self Dust caps' the extraction threads.. that is what the other side of that tool is for..
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I prefer this crank puller to the Park. We only have one at the warehouse,and I save it for problem children. I've trashed a couple of the Park models with the handle,but then I prolly average like 5 sets of cranks a day,so doubt you'll see that kind of use.
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Thanks, although for now I don't need to swap them anymore. For future reference, would this one also work? https://www.amazon.com/XLC-bike-tools...rds=crank+tool
Also can I upgrade a 2012 6-speed Brompton with all the updated components(crankset, double walled rims & brakes) from an existing 2013 3-speed model? My main concern is the rear wheel because of the different hub, but I think it's doable, or is it?
Also can I upgrade a 2012 6-speed Brompton with all the updated components(crankset, double walled rims & brakes) from an existing 2013 3-speed model? My main concern is the rear wheel because of the different hub, but I think it's doable, or is it?
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For future reference, would this one also work? https://www.amazon.com/XLC-bike-tools...rds=crank+tool
Yes,the parts will all swap. However,you won't be able to run the two cogs and derailleur with the 3spd hub;the 3spd will only take one cog. If you want a 6spd,you need the BWR hub.
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