Replacing A FSA PF30 Press Fit Bottom Bracket

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[@tonyb2760]

You certainly provide a lot of great information. Thanks for sharing

[@Bicyclesidewalk]

I am using the same FSA BB on a Look 765 frame - so far at 8000km and no noise, rolling smooth. It was an inexpensive part and will use the same one again.

[@benrcole]

Your videos are so awesome, thanks! I’m replacing my current FSA setup to mirror this, do you know where I should source the 24mm washer and shim?

[@glennoc8585]

I wonder if Shimano has done any changes to make the PF brackets even better? They were were pretty good at helping to address alignment isdueds

[@AG17_1]

You should look at getting the BSC tools bottom bracket cup remover. Removes the need to hit press fit cups out of the frame and a real game-changer for a mechanic in my view.

[@jerseybarrier64]

Alex, Thought the same thing however with this FSA BB there is a flange off it that the receiving cup would not be able to touch the frame to assist the jacking out. I think the method being used is the only option outside of using a punch. I'm facing a similar issue and gave this some thought, but I could be missing something.

[@AG17_1]

@@jerseybarrier64 The full kit from BSC comes with additional extraction cups. I've not come across a press-fit BB i can't remove using their tool. My Park Tool BBT-90.3 extractor now sits in the bottom of a tool box gathers dust.

[@jerseybarrier64]

@@AG17_1 interesting. I just can’t visualize what the cup presses against given the FSA bb has a flange that for me, covers the full outer wall on my bottom bracket shell.

[@FreeToCycle]

The tool would be pressing directly on the frame! No good for this bb and frame as there is nothing to press against that is flat.

[@zellmersebastian4618]

What is this crankset or chainring partnumber or name? This bike how many gears have?

[@Thefloppyearedcyclist]

Hi, I need some advice please, I’ve fitted the bottom bracket but have to use adapters to covert to a 24mm, just wondering, do I press the adapters on as even a good push they aren’t sitting flush against the body of the BB, so my concerns are dirty can ingress directly and therefore affecting the longevity of the bearings, I have a BB press shall I use this to really close the gap? Many thanks..

[@FreeToCycle]

The adapters just push in by hand! You don’t need to press them in.

[@Thefloppyearedcyclist]

Ahh that’s not good.. any ideas why there’s a gap? As I know they are the right adapters for this BB? 🧐

[@HideY613]

anything to keep in mind when removing the adapters? just pull them off by hand? thinking of switching from a 24mm to a 30mm spindle crankset and thinking i could reuse the old BB. thanks@@FreeToCycle

[@jerseybarrier64]

Which spring bearing tool did you use to punch out the cups? Was it the Park RT-1 for this size shell? Thanks

[@FreeToCycle]

The RT-1 will work fine!

[@alexei2803]

Hello. Is it possible to replace just the bearings and not the whole bottom bracket?

[@FreeToCycle]

You can replace the bearings! To knock the old ones out you will find it easier to remove the BB from the frame! Then knock the bearings out on a bench and press the new ones back in!

[@alexei2803]

@@FreeToCycle Thanks for answer!

[@gerard45gh]

Why wouldn't you use a Shimano Bottom Bracket I've done close to 26,000km no issues or creaking..