Bottom bracket issues

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Well so far I have skinned my elbow, ruined a crank remover, de-threaded both sides of my crank, destroyed my my way to get to work on monday and have totally given up on trying to save the planet. That's it - I am buying a car.

When I watched these tutorials after trying the jobs and following the instructions one thing strikes me, but then I a newcomer to the world of DIY bike repairs. Almost no effort is used in getting fly-wheels, cranks off, etc.... For some weird reason, i.e. my bikes are used and not preprepared and pregreased, it takes a monumental effort to undo any major fixing on my bike.

Maybe there should be a tutorial part II to each of the other tutorials that deal with an unmovable bolt with the presenter covered in blood and helpful hints on how to stop blood running all over the place and then how to get to work when the crank removal tool is stuck in the crank and you bearings are f**ked...

Its my fault, I know that. It just looked so easy and effortless that I thought that even a fool like me could do it. My missus tells me I am easily led and she appears to be right