Well I managed to get the "cap" off the BB and see the bearing but I was expecting to get to the bearing balls like the headset ones in the back of the pic. But I didn't expect to open it and see skateboard style bearings. I guess you can't get to the bearing balls then right? Pretty sure it's sealed, no? Especially if it says Truvativ Sealx...:hmmm:
After a few hours I managed to clean EVERYTHING. I went the whole 9 and cleaned every nook and cranny. Every bolt, thread, etc
Definitely not! Or at least try not. I'm gonna leave it untouched for a bit, clean out my hubs and ponder some bling for it. Well I get some fenders now so we will see :hmmm:now you have to get them all dirty again
But then... maybe I'll break it out if I see stb on Sunday! I think I'm gonna pass on that task this time around. Don't won't to risk damaging them and laying down $$$ for BB. Maybe next time after I read more Tim's mtbr link. They sound like they are spinning fine and applying the degreaser really cleaned the area out. So I'm just gonna repack it now. All in all, it was fun and my bike will be better than new.the "skateboard" style bearing are the sealed bearings, this is when you need to get the seal off with the tip of a knife.
Leaving it be. Thanks I'll get to the spot laterWhat does it do when you spin the bearing by hand? If it's still relatively smooth, leave it alone... missed spot on crank
The only option you have is to pop off the seal which is semi-risky since if you break it you're SOL unless you buy another cartridge to nab a seal from...
it was like telling a 5 year old not to do somethingAnd, told you to leave it alone.
it was like telling a 5 year old not to do something