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Can't install Spanish BB in Zion Lowkee

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Rick Macdonald:
get a real bearing in there...that thing is plastic!!!!  Plastic!!!!

byke:
Take it to a bike shop

ryry4130:
Don't forget to throw a little grease on the bottom bracket before installing the bearings. Try a shop vice or take it to a local bike shop(if you have one) and use their bearing press. If you're are gonna use a rubber mallet....try placing a small wooden block on top of the bearing when banging them in. I believe this will help press it in more evenly and prevent any accidental damage to the bearing. Just my thoughts and experiences....good luck!! -_-

adammmm:
give the bb shell a light sanding, probably too much paint in there.

also its clear from the picture that the axle isnt centered when youre pressing the bearing into the shell, raise the axle and keep tightening, or rubber mallet time.

i use the axle method and sometimes it just takes a few goes to get the bearing to go in as straight as i like. try and hold the axle centered as you tighten it.

davepaterson:

--- Quote from: Rick Macdonald on December 28, 2009, 02:11:45 PM ---get a real bearing in there...that thing is plastic!!!!  Plastic!!!!

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tru dat....

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