Did you try penetrant on that stubborn crank arm? Might have prevented stripping the threads. Sometime you have to let it work overnight or several days, and occasionally lightly hit the crank bolt (put back in) with a hammer to unstick things. Also it helps to make sure the puller tool is screwed all the way in to the crank so you get as much thread engagement as possible. As you know, the softer crank arm will strip more easily because it's aluminum, not steel. Sometimes you have to clean the threads to allow screwing all the way in until it bottoms out.
I agree with your method. I also used penetrating oil and hit the crank bolt with a hammer as well as bottoming out the threads on the puller. Unfortunately, it was stuck tight. Thank you for clarifying for me.
Nice and quite video of a trusty old bike! Not the lightest or fanciest bike but a reliable commuter :) I have several columbus steel frame bikes with chrome stays and upgraded them with newer components. What wax polish do you recommend?
Sometimes weight is not as important as dependability. With a little bit of regular maintenance, this bike could easily last another 40 years. Although, I expect at some point I will have to change the wheels out for a set of 700c. I use a ceramic wax. It lasts and lasts. It makes washing a bike quick and easy.
I have a question Evan, I have a total of 3 bicycles of unknown age, my question is how do I find what year they May of been built (1) Schwinn Mirada,(1) Giant Nutra, (1) Jamis Coda ? I just want a genera range of age of manufacture doesn’t have to be exact but a general range . ThankYou ( all given to me by friends with out papers)
Sometimes I have to do a bit of research to find out about each bike I acquire. Here are some websites that should help narrow it down for you. 1-The Schwinn Mirada was produced from 1985-1991. go to: bikecatalogs.org/SCHWINN/MODELS/Mirada.html 2-Giant is a bit trickier, since the older ones (prior to 1981) don't have serial numbers and the ones with serial numbers don't include the year. For Giant, go to: www.pedalchef.com/post/what-year-is-my-giant-bike 3-For Jamis, go to: www.jamisbikes.com/support/catalogs/ Some components are date coded. If the bikes are original, this may help determine the year. I hope this helps. Good luck!
Yes. I'm familiar with the Park Tool CWP-7. What I'm using does the same thing. What I need is a tool that clamps to the crank arm (instead of screwing into it) and then screws into the bottom bracket shaft to push the arm off. This would prevent stripping threads out of the crank arm, which I've done in the past. I've seen a tool like that, but haven't found one for sale. I may have to make one.
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great video. Very well communicated and explained. I really enjoyed it, congratulations from Spain
Thank you so very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Did you try penetrant on that stubborn crank arm? Might have prevented stripping the threads. Sometime you have to let it work overnight or several days, and occasionally lightly hit the crank bolt (put back in) with a hammer to unstick things. Also it helps to make sure the puller tool is screwed all the way in to the crank so you get as much thread engagement as possible. As you know, the softer crank arm will strip more easily because it's aluminum, not steel. Sometimes you have to clean the threads to allow screwing all the way in until it bottoms out.
I agree with your method. I also used penetrating oil and hit the crank bolt with a hammer as well as bottoming out the threads on the puller. Unfortunately, it was stuck tight. Thank you for clarifying for me.
Nice and quite video of a trusty old bike! Not the lightest or fanciest bike but a reliable commuter :)
I have several columbus steel frame bikes with chrome stays and upgraded them with newer components. What wax polish do you recommend?
Sometimes weight is not as important as dependability. With a little bit of regular maintenance, this bike could easily last another 40 years. Although, I expect at some point I will have to change the wheels out for a set of 700c. I use a ceramic wax. It lasts and lasts. It makes washing a bike quick and easy.
Really like it even you do amazing job on your bikes keep up the good work i am definitely a subscriber
Thank you. I appreciate it.
I have a question Evan, I have a total of 3 bicycles of unknown age, my question is how do I find what year they May of been built (1) Schwinn Mirada,(1) Giant Nutra, (1) Jamis Coda ? I just want a genera range of age of manufacture doesn’t have to be exact but a general range . ThankYou ( all given to me by friends with out papers)
Sometimes I have to do a bit of research to find out about each bike I acquire. Here are some websites that should help narrow it down for you.
1-The Schwinn Mirada was produced from 1985-1991. go to: bikecatalogs.org/SCHWINN/MODELS/Mirada.html
2-Giant is a bit trickier, since the older ones (prior to 1981) don't have serial numbers and the ones with serial numbers don't include the year. For Giant, go to: www.pedalchef.com/post/what-year-is-my-giant-bike
3-For Jamis, go to: www.jamisbikes.com/support/catalogs/
Some components are date coded. If the bikes are original, this may help determine the year. I hope this helps. Good luck!
how you doing?~unreal done~catch you alter! Evan!))
I'm doing fine Eugene.Thanks for watching.
they make a puller for that in a bicycle tool kit from Park or Nashbar
Yes. I'm familiar with the Park Tool CWP-7. What I'm using does the same thing. What I need is a tool that clamps to the crank arm (instead of screwing into it) and then screws into the bottom bracket shaft to push the arm off. This would prevent stripping threads out of the crank arm, which I've done in the past. I've seen a tool like that, but haven't found one for sale. I may have to make one.