10-11-2014, 01:22 PM
Hi guys. I'm new to these boards. I learned how to fix / maintain my jetski and scooter on message boards so now I'm hoping to do the same with my bikes. I have a mountain bike
This one -
http://www.walmart.com/ip/26-Huffy-Trail-Runner-Women-s-Mountain-Bike/33396334
(Cheap bike but I like her)
I know that I need to replace the barrings in my bottom bracket. I want to just replace everything since I have all new parts under warranty - pedals, arms, sprocket gear looking thingee ( can you tell I don't know the proper names) I guess it's the crank itself, and Huffy is sending me the spindle horizontal bar thing as well as the barrings, and bolts or whatever it comes with. So ya I'm replacing the whole deal.
Anyway I've been watching youtube videos on how to do it and it doesn't seem very hard but I need help with something.
I understand there are one or two specialized tools needed for this ( aside from your regular wrenches etc. that I have plenty of) I also understand that these special tools come in different sizes so I don't know which ones to order / buy. I think a crank extractor is one of them. Also are these the same tools needed to remove a rear wheel cassette? or is that another tool. Not that I need to know now but I saw a video with a special tool for back there. I just put a new rim/cassette/plastic circle guard thingee on the back and it all went on pretty easily but wondered since I saw a special tool for taking it apart.
How can I tell what I need for my bike and also I know I'm supposed to grease the barrings. Is there a certain kind of bike grease that you recommend that I can use for other things on the bike too like the chain. I guess I'm wondering if there is a good all around bike grease. I have WD40 and liquid wrench as well as fluid film but I'm guessing I need something thicker and longer lasting for bike crank parts.
Thanks!!!
This one -
http://www.walmart.com/ip/26-Huffy-Trail-Runner-Women-s-Mountain-Bike/33396334
(Cheap bike but I like her)
I know that I need to replace the barrings in my bottom bracket. I want to just replace everything since I have all new parts under warranty - pedals, arms, sprocket gear looking thingee ( can you tell I don't know the proper names) I guess it's the crank itself, and Huffy is sending me the spindle horizontal bar thing as well as the barrings, and bolts or whatever it comes with. So ya I'm replacing the whole deal.
Anyway I've been watching youtube videos on how to do it and it doesn't seem very hard but I need help with something.
I understand there are one or two specialized tools needed for this ( aside from your regular wrenches etc. that I have plenty of) I also understand that these special tools come in different sizes so I don't know which ones to order / buy. I think a crank extractor is one of them. Also are these the same tools needed to remove a rear wheel cassette? or is that another tool. Not that I need to know now but I saw a video with a special tool for back there. I just put a new rim/cassette/plastic circle guard thingee on the back and it all went on pretty easily but wondered since I saw a special tool for taking it apart.
How can I tell what I need for my bike and also I know I'm supposed to grease the barrings. Is there a certain kind of bike grease that you recommend that I can use for other things on the bike too like the chain. I guess I'm wondering if there is a good all around bike grease. I have WD40 and liquid wrench as well as fluid film but I'm guessing I need something thicker and longer lasting for bike crank parts.
Thanks!!!