How to Install a Hollowtech II BSA Bottom Bracket

[@JamesMiller_ShadowWalker]

On Greenspeed recumbent trikes the drive side is counter-clockwise to tighten? BSA bottom bracket, Was trying to remove the drive side and my friends said counter-clockwise to remove it, but it did not go anywhere. Looked like the arrow from underneath was pointing left, denoting the opposite direction. Hmm. Thanks, I hope.

[@TonyHob]

@@JamesMiller_ShadowWalker yes, on a BSA BB the drive side is always reverse thread, so remove it clockwise.

[@Dempsey222]

That is one of the best bottom brackets made. I always had good results with that bottom bracket.

[@dasbabu7261]

I am going to install BB MT 500 hollowtech II BB and remove the front derailleur to make 1x8 systeam what would be spacers distribution

[@TonyHob]

One on the drive side, two on the nondrive if BB is 68mm, none if 73mm

[@MrJx4000]

@@TonyHob, don't you have to consider the chainring position relative to the cassette? Isn't that what the spacers are for?

[@TonyHob]

@MrJx4000 no, it is already taken into consideration. The driveline will be adjusted by the chainring offset (boost vs non boost)

[@mj86Production]

Can you include the link where you buy the spacers from?

[@TonyHob]

They come with the bottom bracket

[@elgatodh_engineering7712]

I used the full send it torque on my old BB's Good to keep learning good practices

[@TonyHob]

😁

[@shampoodaitv7222]

Hi, is it ok not to install the plastic sleeve in the center of a hollowtech BB? It is getting in the way of my dropper post internal cable so I am thinking not to install it. Thanks in advance.

[@TonyHob]

It's to keep the axle clean so technically you can do without it but the exposed axle will slowly grind away at the cable if it rubs

[@shampoodaitv7222]

@@TonyHob that's a good point. Thanks for the input.

[@jacklo325]

Usually they are to be tq down to 40nm, most of the time they printed on the outside...

[@TonyHob]

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[@jacklo325]

@@TonyHob did I fell asleep?? 😅 it's not uncommon that I do...😂

[@paulg3316]

Always position the bike with the drive side in front of you - facing the camera

[@TonyHob]

To install a BB? 😂

[@paulg3316]

@@TonyHob I commented before the video completed - then I finished watching the video. I “assumed” 😂 you were going to mount the crank/chainring and the chain so I thought re-positioning the bike would have been better. Good video- informative!

[@kalimathew7835]

Tnkyou this thing help me a lot