Schwinn Crankset Replacement - Bottom Bracket Service for One Piece Cranks

[@justinberry6160]

This was the best video I could find for these old bicycle bottom bracket installations. Keep making videos! Enjoyable and to the point. Thank you!

[@GregDickerson-bikevideos]

I'm glad you found it useful. Thank you!

[@NicholasRadina]

Agreed! Thanks!

[@lifeoutdoors770]

Icould not find a better video this was the most in depth, nice video.

[@GregDickerson-bikevideos]

I'm glad it was helpful. Thank you for watching my channel.

[@patchesthejaybird8431]

Glad for your video on this design of BB! I rarely work on these, but now I have two Schwinn Suburbans from the early 70's I'm restoring for a friend, and this tutorial is very helpful!

[@GregDickerson-bikevideos]

Glad to be able to help. Thank you for watching my videos.

[@ChicagoGuerrillaJournalist]

Thank you- that’s where I was jammed at with my 1959 Schwinn Mark 4 Jaguar.

[@GregDickerson-bikevideos]

Glad you found this video useful. Thank you for watching my videos.

[@guero886]

Thanks homie I looked at a bunch of videos this one was the only one that helped me out ..step by step and str8 to the point thanks

[@xarptwin]

Thanks for the video and easy explanation. What should be done if the crank is binding? thanks.

[@gregnixon1296]

This is a great video for Walmart bikes too. My Kent Bayside is made the same way. Thank you.

[@GregDickerson-bikevideos]

Yup! It works for any bike with one piece Ashtabula cranks.

[@imoutofideasfornames]

Thanks! I’m trying to restore an old Roadmaster muscle bike and I definitely need to clean and get some new grease in there.

[@GregDickerson-bikevideos]

Very glad you found this video helpful. Merry Christmas.

[@BonsaiRaygun21]

This video just saved my ass, I'm building a lowrider bike for my little cousin and I misplaced my assembly notes. Thanks man 👌

[@GregDickerson-bikevideos]

No problem - glad I could help. Thank you for watching my channel.

[@cambium0]

great video just what I needed. Might have cut to a quick look on the chainring side when that was going in but good to orient it all from one side.

[@thekelpayton]

Great video! Helped a lot. Thank you very much!

[@GregDickerson-bikevideos]

Glad you found this video helpful. Thank you for watching my videos.

[@BlackCat-qm3sj]

What's that silver tool at 5:30?

[@GregDickerson-bikevideos]

Sorry for taking so long to respond. That is a bottom bracket / headset cone wrench. I bought that one at Performance Bicycle Shop but you could probably buy it at any bike shop or online. Thank you for watching my videos.

[@CristianHernandez-hj6jc]

I appreciate you very much for sharing your time and video it help a lot I'm building a lowrider bike thanks aga God Bless You Bro

[@GregDickerson-bikevideos]

Thank you and God bless. I'm glad you found the video useful. Thanks for watching my channel.

[@CristianHernandez-hj6jc]

Amen Your Very Welcome you deserve more than 100,000 subscribers

[@ezaiah8439]

Thank you so much! Really helpful and super detailed. God bless

[@GregDickerson-bikevideos]

I'm glad you found it useful. God bless you too.

[@Bluehernandez31]

I was watching your videos trying to do on my gas frame and some reason I was going by all the steps that you was doing and I don't know some reason it was still loose after I tighten everything up I don't know what I was doing wrong

[@GregDickerson-bikevideos]

Did you put all the parts back in. Is everything back in in the order it was removed? How loose is it? If it's just a little loose, you may have to back the nut that out and tighten the left cone a little bit more. Also, if the threads on the crank are rusty or dirty, it can make it difficult to tighten the cone properly. If that is the case, clean the threads with a small wire brush and apply a drop of light oil like bicycle chain lube to the threads to make them easier to turn. It takes a little bit of patience to get them adjusted right. If the crank is really loose and cannot be tightened that would tell me that you have part(s) missing.

[@np1421]

This helped me a lot ! Thanks

[@GregDickerson-bikevideos]

I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@colbypride2268]

Great video thanks

[@GregDickerson-bikevideos]

Thank you for watching my videos.

[@Zinart85]

Thanks for the videos help me out a lot big time

[@robgomes1262]

I was wondering what's the tool you use to tighten the sprocket with

[@michaelkassel5816]

great video! What size is the retaining nut wrench? Thanks

[@GregDickerson-bikevideos]

In the video I used a 30mm spanner but a large crescent wrench will do just as well. Thank you for watching my videos.

[@chappy4944]

Splendid, thank you.

[@GregDickerson-bikevideos]

Thank you. I'm really glad you found it useful.

[@johnorofino8649]

what tpe of grease do you need for a bottom bracket on a bicycle that has a one piece pedal crank

[@Ricky40369]

What repair stand do you like to use on a stingray?

[@GregDickerson-bikevideos]

The repair stand you see in my videos is a Park PCS-9, which is more than adequate for home use. Any repair stand with a padded clamp that can grip the seat post, the seat tube, or the top tube of the bike should work fine. On small bikes it's often necessary to put the clamp on the top tube because the seat post and seat tube are inaccessible. You really don't need an expensive stand unless you're going to be working on bikes full-time. Thank you for watching my videos.

[@Ricky40369]

OK. Thank you.

[@bryanmartinez-ou9cy]

Yo.man I have a 20 inch lowrider bike and i.need to know witch brackets would fit my crank if u could respond to.my comment that would be great

[@GregDickerson-bikevideos]

Is this a bottom bracket with a one piece crankset, as opposed to a three-piece crankset with cranks that bolt onto the axle? If it is like the one shown in this video it is a one piece crank. This setup uses 24 tpi threads for the cones, except older Schwinns which uses 28 tpi threads. Let me know if you have any more questions. Thank you for watching my channel.

[@bryanmartinez-ou9cy]

Thank u man so much

[@jacobclark89]

If you ride much do yourself a favor and get a crankset with removal crank arms so you can install a bottom bracket with sealed cratrage type bearings, that put more power to the ground not losing it to friction. And no adjustments. I found one that has a titanium shaft and stainless ceramic bearings that I can leave in the rain with no issues 😮

[@renraphael555]

What type of bottom bracket for that bike?

[@enriquealvarado8894]

Hi I have some 180mm 1pc cranks from redline called big block cranks my bmx is a 24 bmx you think I'll need a 28t bottom bracket? My bottom shell is a American style ?

[@GregDickerson-bikevideos]

Only Chicago built Schwinns use the 28t bottom bracket. Most others use 24t, which should be readily available. Thank you for watching my videos. I'm glad you found it useful.

[@enriquealvarado8894]

@@GregDickerson-bikevideos I heard 24t wont work my cranks are redline big block cranks 180mm 1pc cranks if you can double check their is a web site called bmxmuseum they show the cranks but dont say the number of teeth on the crank so I'm confused if you can help I'll appreciate it and thank you for replying back to me🙏

[@enriquealvarado8894]

@@GregDickerson-bikevideos I've heard it uses a larger one than 24t but I'm not sure🤔

[@GregDickerson-bikevideos]

@@enriquealvarado8894 The best way to find out for sure is to use a thread pitch gauge to measure the threads per inch. These can be found on Amazon for about 8 to 10 dollars. You could also just take the crank to your local bike shop where they can measure the thread count for you and get you the right parts.

[@enriquealvarado8894]

@@GregDickerson-bikevideos God bless you Greg thank you for relying back I will check Amazon thank you🙏

[@lukeWiz44]

Is it still 28 TPI even for newer big box schwinns?

[@GregDickerson-bikevideos]

That's a good question. I'm not really sure but my guess is that the big box Schwinns use 24 TPI. The current Schwinn company has most of their bikes that they sell in department stores made by various manufacturers. If you have access to a thread pitch gauge you can check this out before buying the parts. Thank you for watching my channel.

[@lukeWiz44]

@@GregDickerson-bikevideos thanks for replying. Only reason I asked is cause I broke off the tab on my Schwinn fiesta, made by pacific. It is indeed 24 TPI.

[@paulineandrews228]

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[@paulineandrews228]

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[@RATsnak3]

where do you buy a new crankset

[@GregDickerson-bikevideos]

If your bike is a Schwinn you can find good used replacement cranks on eBay. If you don't mind getting new generic parts for replacement you can find new replacement cranks on Amazon. Keep in mind that Schwinn uses 28 tpi threads and others use 24 tpi threads. If you buy a generic non-Schwinn replacement crank you'll have to buy a new bottom bracket set (cups, cones, and bearings) that have 24 tpi threads on the cones.

[@MohitPanwar]

I want this Bering

[@TherealGM4NN]

What tool is the small silver piece

[@GregDickerson-bikevideos]

Which small silver piece are you referring to?

[@danbass422]

Where did you buy the replacement parts from?

[@GregDickerson-bikevideos]

I bought them on Amazon over a year ago. I see that the Schwinn 28 tpi are no longer listed there. I did find a nos set on eBay, with a high price tag of $34.95. You have a couple of options if you can't find the 28 tpi set. If your original cones are still in good shape you could re-use them and buy the 24 tpi bearing set. All the other components should be the same. The other option is to get a one piece 24 tpi crank and buy the 24 tpi bearing set. Not ideal if you're trying to keep the bike original, but it would make the bike rideable again. Old Schwinn parts are getting harder to get. I've been looking for an original Schwinn S5 rim in good condition for over a year now. Hope this helps. Thank you for watching my videos.

[@marcusprince3999]

How do you remove a bearing cup without damaging it?

[@GregDickerson-bikevideos]

I would leave it in unless it needs to be replaced. If you absolutely have to remove it you could use a wooden block or brass rod and drive it out. Work slowly, driving it out by working in a circular pattern. Try to drive it out as straight as you can. There's no guarantee that it wouldn't get damaged but it would be worth a try. Thank you for watching my channel. I hope this is helpful.

[@marcusprince3999]

@@GregDickerson-bikevideos Thanks. I figure once i create a visible gap on the outside, i could stick a flathead under it to help leverage it out? -Thanks

[@callmekermit1339]

Thank you

[@simonashby4810]

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