Replacing an old school bottom bracket (also called cup and cone bottom bracket)

[@stevewaters7443]

Excellent informative video. Just fixed a bottom bracket on my ancient mountain bike having watched your video. Spent more time cleaning it all up than carrying out the mechanical work!

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Hi and thank you! I’m so glad the video helped you fix your bottom bracket-great work! Cheers to keeping that ancient mountain bike going strong! 🚴‍♂️😊

[@omondi_wa_butere]

Watching from Muthama, Nairobi, Kenya

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Thanks for watching all the way from Muthama, Nairobi, Kenya! Sending greetings from Manchester, UK-so cool to connect across the globe! 🌍😊

[@josecuellar5228]

It's amazing that you my friend have the exact answers that I needed right this moment! You're the best tutor and even smart enough to tell me the name of the darned things in needed.i had lots of bikes but never knew what special tools to buy when I just used a flathead screwdriver and a hammer!!!

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Hi and thanks for your brilliant comment.🙏 I'm so glad I could provide the information you needed! Knowing the right tools can indeed make bike maintenance much smoother. If you ever have more questions or need assistance with anything else, feel free to reach out!🙂

[@androidplus.1]

Excellent stuff, bravo 🎉

[@hokehinson5987]

Very good. A review needed from my younger days when servicing my bike and later the childrens...back at it again at 72 yrs old. Gonna check in on the sealed bearing BB asly. If not too expensive may go with that. Grand sons an aggressive rider! Thanx for the tip.

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Happy to be of assistance. Sounds like your grand sons will be very grateful for your knowledge. 😁

[@hobby3441]

I found this channel today, and feel very useful!! Immediately subscribed!! Thank you supply this quality video.

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Looks like you've stumbled upon a gold mine! Welcome to the channel and get ready for more useful and entertaining videos coming your way!😀

[@philfreyre]

On Italian frames, the drive side fixed cup loosens counter-clockwise / regular right hand thread. This is opposite of the English style in your example

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Hi Phil, and thanks ror pointing out the difference between Italian and English frames.

[@ioanyordanov3553]

Great video, thank you. You have a talent for it.

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

hi, and thanks so much for your kind words!🙏 I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful.🙂 Your encouragement means a lot to me, and I'll keep working hard to create more content that you'll enjoy. If you have any suggestions for future videos or topics you'd like to see covered, feel free to let me know. Thanks again for watching!

[@DanielOzark]

Really helpful! I would be completely lost without this video.❤

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Hi, first of all, I apologise for my delayed response! Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really glad to hear that the video was helpful for you. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask! ❤️

[@iv4ikslv]

So it means i can upgrade my very old rock machine with 3x7 to single speed with modern group set?????😊😊😊😊🎉

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Sky's the limit😊

[@CraigSenior]

Clear, concise, and valid

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Thanks for the feedback! I'm glad you found it clear and concise. If you ever need more info or have further questions, feel free to reach out!🙂

[@AllanMurphy-b1r]

Great Video

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Thank you. I'm glad you found it helpful!🙂

[@Jonasdevenport858]

The adjustable cup at 1:34 what kind of tool do you use to take that out? The square portions are in not out like shown in video. Im stumped cant find anything on the internet about it

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Hi, thanks for watching my video and for your question! Does your adjustable cup have a hexagonal shape at the front?

[@SuperStrutt]

Brilliant video 🫡

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Many thanks for your kind words. I'm glad you found my video helpful.🙂

[@JQuinBalliiin1107]

Do you have any recommendations for tool kits that will have proper bottom bracket tools? I cant find a good kit. I also dont have much money but could save up.

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Thanks for your question. When it comes to high-quality bottom bracket tools, several well-respected brands offer durable and reliable options: Park Tool, Shimano, Pedro's, Cyclo, etc. Building up a collection of bike tools can be costly, but if you plan to regularly maintain your bikes, it's a worthwhile investment. Quality tools not only save you money in the long run but also help ensure your bike runs smoothly and lasts longer. I hope this helps🙂

[@alvarogaitan2529]

thanks great job teacher fantastic

[@LongcastShorts]

Can i install a press fit bottom bracket on a previously cup and cone frame housing?

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Hi, and thanks for your comment. Great question! In general, press-fit bottom brackets are designed to be installed in frames with specific press-fit shell dimensions, while cup-and-cone style bottom brackets use threaded cups.

[@LongcastShorts]

@cyclemaintenanceacademy thank you very much for the answer.

[@auser6645]

Really useful, thanks.

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

You're welcome! I'm glad the video was useful!🙂

[@albertst4987]

Hi! I happen to have a problem, my bikes right side (the plate side) bottom bracket shell is inverted (tightens clockwise and loosens anti-clockwise, same as the other side), do you know if there are some bottom bracket cartridges compatible?

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Hey Albert and thanks for your question. The only situation I know where the right and left sides of the bottom bracket are reversed is on the captains bottom bracket on the tandem where the crank is situated on the non drive side. However if your drive side bottom bracket tightens clockwise then it may undo it self after a while. If you think that the bottom bracket is incorrectly threaded then the other option is to get a threadless bottom bracket. I hope this helps and let us know how you solved it.

[@edgargo3068]

Sir may I know where can you purchase those cup and cone bottom bracket spanner and pin spanner. Thank you from Philippines

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Greetings from England. Thank you for your comment, and I apologise for the delayed response. I'm not sure where to find these tools in the Philippines, but I'm confident you'll be able to locate some online. I hope this helps!

[@allanjuntilla7993]

Can you convert this to a more modern bottom bracket? What would be compatible with it?

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Hi, thanks for the comment and apologies for not getting back to you sooner. Yes, you can. As mention at the end of the video, you can convert it to a cartridge bottom bracket without replacing the cranset. You can also replace it with the external bottom bracket howerver you will need to fit a compatible crankset. I hope this helps.

[@stevetonnesen3666]

I see only 9 balls in the ring in your ball bearing illustration, and I only have 9 in mine on each side. Also, on my Kent folding bike, the adjustable cup and lock are on the drive side.

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Hi Steve, thanks for your comment. Yes, you're right there are only 9 ball bearings in each cage. In the video, I do mention that there's a place for 11 loose ball bearings on each side (without the cage). Thanks for letting us know about your 3 piece bottom bracket! Bike configurations can vary, and it's great that you've identified the adjustable cup and lock on the drive side for your Kent folding bike. If you have more questions, feel free to ask. Happy cycling!

[@LiteralHitter]

I liked, subscribed and I'm leaving the comment. Is that OK? ..😁😁😁😁

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

You're absolutely amazing, thanks!🙂🙏 Your support is more than OK; it's fantastic. 😀

[@NikeChecksHtx]

Is cup and cone style one piece crank

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Hi, and thanks for your question. The cup and cone bottom bracket is different from a one-piece crank bottom bracket. I have a video that explains the different bottom bracket standards here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaLCdJmrjtRlnKM . You can also check my video on how to service a one-piece crank bottom bracket ( also called Ashtabula bottom bracket) here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJjSpoBpg6uGjZI . Feel free to reach out if you have any other bottom bracket or bike-related questions. 🙂

[@NikeChecksHtx]

@@cyclemaintenanceacademy my friend has a Batch step through bicycle it’s cup and cone style and couldn’t figure out what size pedals they are so I can order new ones

[@latrace1986]

Skip to 7:27 for the actual removal

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Hey, thanks for the comment and for helping other viewers to jump to the actual removal process. I assume you could skip the first 7 minutes😀. This channel is all about helping people with all bike maintenance abilities to be able not only to follow the process but also understand it. I hope you still found the video useful. Happy cycling🙂