subject: re: re: re: re: Press in BB

comments:
: : : : What is the deal with the older press in BB? I'm looking at a used Merlin that has this BB setup? Are the BB's easily available and installable by dealers? Are they a more expensive than the threaded BB's? : : : Hi JB, : : : When you get one,take it! Over the lifetime the : : : cheapiest solution. Merlin offer a toolset for : : : maintenance (some washers,srews....). The bearings : : : are international standards (#6903). You can get it in : : : well sorted stores for some bucks. : : : Make it by yourself. The first time you need 2 hours, : : : for replacement, the next time you finished in 15 minutes.. : : : Please read the Insider Info at Merlins homepage : : : BB Manuals post 1990 : : : Cheers Helmut : : I've been trying to find out where I can buy the tools. : : I've sent 2 or 3 messages to the Merlin contact listed : : on this web site and have yet to get a reply. If anyone : : knows how & where I can purchase the tools, please send : : me a note -> rvat50@email.mot.com : : Thanks, : : Doug : JB, If you don't want to do the work yourself, any good : bike shop can in stall a new bottom bracket for : under $50. The tools to do it yourself are simple : to make as you go, wood dowels and pvc pipe are good : raw materials. Suggest you buy the special retaining : ring remover. : Mike