How to Install a Knight Bike Company Bottom Bracket

Today we're checking out the Knight Bike Company UFO American Bottom Bracket and then installing it on a Race Inc. RA26 frame. This Race Inc will be our new build coming out of Bernie's Garage so stay tuned!
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[@RadBMXBuilds]

George is a GREAT guy. I use so many of his parts!!!

[@cruisinginthe808]

100% agree! George is a good dude and I'm happy to support his company! Thanks for the comment and for watching brother! 🤙🏻

[@user-vm7fi8rp6m]

I love watching you guys put a bike together in Bernies garage. It makes me wanna do stuff to my bike =)

[@cruisinginthe808]

Man, I really appreciate that comment bro. We enjoy working on bikes together and I'm stoked that others enjoy it too! Thanks for that kind comment and for watching! 🤙🏻

[@jaydizzle8399]

Can’t wait to see this bike built!! the plan for white/blue/chrome on this build will be so slick👍

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thanks man! I think those colors will be great together too and we're looking forward to starting it! Thanks for the kind comment and for watching! 🤙🏻

[@RatRacer503]

I have the UFO BB as well in silver. Quality and packaging is superb!! I had to cut the “do thingy” because it was too long for my bike…measure before putting on the other side. It’s looking awesome!! Can’t wait to see the rest of the build! Mahalo!

[@cruisinginthe808]

Isn't that UFO bottom bracket just incredible? Man, I thought it was nice on their website but now that I have one installed, man, that thing is a beauty. Luckily our spacer fit just fine. We didn't measure it so we're lucky. Thanks for the comment and for watching! Appreciate it! 🤙🏻

[@toddmiller8760]

Good looks and good quality! I have some of his parts on my wish list for some of our future builds!

[@cruisinginthe808]

I don't think you can go wrong with them! All good stuff and he just posted some shots of a new crank set he's coming out with soon that look like the old Diamond Back Turbo cranks. Check them out on IG to see the pic! Thanks for the comment and for watching! 🤙🏻

[@juddosborne305]

Great work guys, y’all make it look easy

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thanks man! Bernie is the man! I'm always hesitant with my skills so it's been great to have Bernie around to help get things done. Thanks for the comment and for watching another one! 🤙🏻

[@MrRichardgower]

Great choice of color to go with the white frame! I have the Knight BB on my red anodized Race inc in gold and it looks great. I also bought the exact same BB tool on amazon as you did Kevin and it worked great on my Knight BB install! The tool also has many other uses for pressing in head cups also, so burney can retire his old tool..lol..can't wait to see your choice of crank and wheelset, the bike going to look great! Thanks boys for the video.

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thanks man! We appreciate the support! Wait until you see the next Race Inc video where we install the cranks.....you might be surprised! We'll also use the tool to install the headset. Thanks again for the comment and for watching! 🤙🏻

[@stuartpointer1661]

Great job Bernie and kev !!! ...you know I told you I accidentally bought a haro ....well my finger slipped again!! ..I bought a bargain gt !! .thanks for posting stu 😊

[@cruisinginthe808]

Haha! You and I got the same bug! I just also made another impulse purchase....you'll have to wait to see what I bought so stay tuned! Thanks brother! 🤙🏻

[@offthechaincycles]

Awesome, guys! I have some of these on my bikes as well. Just great products. Thank you again for the decals. -Kevin from Canada !

[@cruisinginthe808]

Glad you got them! We appreciate the support! Yeah, the Knight Bike Co makes some killer parts and I'm super stoked to be able to finally get my hands on one! Thanks for the comment and for watching! 🤙🏻

[@FunkyWalker3k]

You got it right. 1 at a time makes you less likely to have them go in Crooked. Same for the headset if cups are needed.

[@cruisinginthe808]

That's what I initially thought and to me, that's the safer thing to do. But we're not the experts so I'm glad someone who knows more than us was able to give us the right info! We've done that one at a time with the headset cups too. Thanks for sharing that info and watching another one brother! 🤙🏻

[@rickschmukler9479]

Great stuff gents. It’s on my to do list. Both the ufo and race inc ;)

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thanks Rick! Appreciate the comment and you watching another one! The BB is a beauty and matches really well on the Race Inc. Thanks again! 🤙🏻

[@stevenml5748]

Thank you.

[@cruisinginthe808]

You're welcome! Appreciate your comment and you watching the vid! 🤙🏻

[@TuesdaysTurn]

Good work! One side at a time with bottom bracket cups and headsets. If it's a tiny bit crooked, the straight side of the frame will help to straighten the cup out with force. If you're doing two at a time, it can get crooked easier. Also, make sure you don't use a rubber washer, for example, thinking it will help with not scratching the frame, because the rubber will compress and will likely mess up the dust seal on the bearing. It happened to me once when I thought I was being clever. Fail! :D

[@cruisinginthe808]

I've always wondered if a true bike mechanic would do both at one time or do it one at a time like we did and so thanks for confirming that! Yeah, I can totally see how it's way more beneficial to do it one side at a time, for the reasons you mentioned. That's one thing you don't want to mess up. Hey, here's a question for you....as I was editing the video I thought to myself, what if we needed to remove the bottom bracket after it was already in? Is there any tool to use or would you just have to get like a hammer and some sort of screwdriver to knock it out, little by little from the opposite end? Thanks for always supporting us garage mechanics! Appreciate you bro! 🤙🏻

[@TuesdaysTurn]

@@cruisinginthe808 There are different kinds of tools ranging in price in size. The cheapest for BMX would be a bottom bracket bearing removal tools that looks like (and works like) a headset removal tool. You punch it in halfway, it expands, and then you knock the cups out the opposite way. There are also more expensive "press fit bottom bracket removal tools" but they have to be just the right size. Most people in BMX would pull a bearing out of one side (even if it has to be destroyed), and then just use a socket and extension with a mallet to tap it out. Cheers!!

[@MaltaShayka]

Thanks guys for a great video on the Knight Bike BB. I have learned that Knight Bike's quality is second to none with everything they make. Keep up the great work. We appreciate it!

[@cruisinginthe808]

Our pleasure! Yes, you can't go wrong with anything they put out. Thanks for the comment and for watching! 🤙🏻

[@john101004]

18:00 Bernie fingering the bike .lol If the bike can talk it would have stories

[@reggieandrade4098]

Looking forward to seeing this build. Another beauty for the stable. Wonder what brakes you'll use?? Have you ever thought of hydraulic rim brakes (Maguras). They are not the usual....would be unique for sure.

[@cruisinginthe808]

That is a great suggestion! I haven't used those before but you're not the first person to suggest that so I need to check that out. Appreciate you sharing that with me and for watching! 🤙🏻

[@jellis7042]

Love seeing you both back in the garage building. Always enjoy it! I have the same frame to build!

[@cruisinginthe808]

Very cool! Thank you for the kind words! Keep us posted on your build! 🤙🏻

[@macguyverson9370]

If you hunt out sales can you build a nice bike cheaper than buying a complete bike?

[@EdBraunbeck]

Pro Tip: A thin layer of Tru-Blue thread sealant will keep it from creaking.

[@cruisinginthe808]

Great tip! Appreciate you sharing that and thanks for watching!!🤙🏼

[@EdBraunbeck]

@@cruisinginthe808 Excited to see how this build turns out. My Race Inc arrives on Saturday.

[@01FozzyS]

That's one good looking bb. Kev, let me know how the Amazon bb tool works out. I too have a diy tool similar to you guys but I think it's time for the real thing. lol

[@cruisinginthe808]

I really have been waiting to get one of these! And that makeshift tool works! I got the actual tool from Amazon and we'll use it on the headset in the next video so you can see how it works. Thanks for the comment and for watching! 🤙🏻

[@Massproduce201]

What’s the point of even installing the do thingy?

[@5446moto]

Nice setup for sure. Quick question did your race inc frame set come with the drop out savers (shims) to fit standard 3/8” axles?

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thanks! Yes it did. I have some for the fork and for the rear dropout but I'm going to be using the Billet BMX chain tensioner that has it's own drop out spacer. Have you seen that yet? Check out their website. The spacer is stainless steel and is super solid. Thanks for the comment and for watching! 🤙🏻

[@the.master.kid132]

Are you going to be able to get the spindle in with both sides of the bottom bracket installed ???

[@cruisinginthe808]

Yes, we actually put a spindle in it after we stopped filming and it's all good. I picked up another set of cranks to see which looks best and we were shocked at what we found. We'll point that out in the next video. Thanks for the comment and for watching! 🤙🏻

[@jakubtarasin4887]

Work smart not hard'!

[@cruisinginthe808]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching and leaving that comment! 🤙🏻

[@jakubtarasin4887]

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