bike service with bottom bracket replacement not done arrgghhhhhh

[Angry Blonde]

normally a viscious cycle with me, ooh i can fix that........use the wrong tools for the job...........smash it with frustration...........ends up costing more...........proffessionals take my eyeballs out.

thats why i dont tinker haha

 

[Angry Blonde]

This the one?

certainly is mate

 

[Angry Blonde]

FSA Power Drive 68mm Shell bottom bracket

 

[derrick]

put my bike in for a service last sunday, and told them my bottom bracket needed replacing, fast forawd to 7 oclock thursday night.

i get a phonecall saying my bike was all done, wooooohoo, but ive been all week without a bike whilst the weather has been grand. so anyways off i pop to pick my baby up, get there and say well how much was the bb to be replaced........ oh sorry mate weve serviced it but i advise you your bottom bracket needs replacing.

your kidding mate, thats why i put it in, how long we looking at to get it done ? three days for part to come then a day or two to change it. so another week with no bike, i think not mate.

going to see if a lbs can sort it for me.

not a happy bunny, especially since i have the coast to coast to do in 11 days time !

This is why you need a + 1

 

[raleighnut]

Maybe you should have taped a notice saying REPLACE BOTTOM BRACKET somewhere on the bike.

 

[Angry Blonde]

This is why you need a + 1

this will be first port off call when i get back from my holiday in greece next month, where im getting married.......... and she would kill me if i bought a bike now

 

[NormanD]

A number of places sell them, some next day delivery, but seems to be an FSA specific type only

 

[Angry Blonde]

A number of places sell them, some next day delivery, but seems to be an FSA specific type only

cheers mate i will have a look like

 

[jay clock]

1) buy the right tools
2) check check and re-check which way to undo
3) take it really slow
4) bask in glow of satisfaction

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

1) buy the right tools
2) check check and re-check which way to undo
3) take it really slow
4) bask in glow of satisfaction

2b) have a mug of tea
3b) have another mug of tea.

 

[andyfraser]

Possible they have had you over in the past, if you cannot fix it yourself you are ripe for it.

Any BB, should be easily available next day and fitted in 15 minutes max.

I'm pretty sure I could make the job last an hour or more. I seem to manage it for most bike related jobs.

 

[Gravity Aided]

2b) have a mug of tea
3b) have another mug of tea.

Go to YouTube and watch several different ways to do it, pick version most suitable.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Go to YouTube and watch several different ways to do it, pick version most suitable.

I've settled for a pot, leaf tea plus cosy approach to theístry.

 

[raleighnut]

I'm pretty sure I could make the job last an hour or more. I seem to manage it for most bike related jobs.

Same here but that's just the way I like to go on.

2b) have a mug of tea
3b) have another mug of tea.

roll one up and sit and think about it

2b) have a mug of tea
3b) have another mug of tea.

then proceed slowly

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Same here but that's just the way I like to go on.

roll one up and sit and think about it

then proceed slowly

And then, in my version, you test ride the bike up and down the road, fully expecting it to make complaining noises like an ill-brought up child, and have a mug of victory tea when it doesn't. And then post all about it in any vaguely relevant CC thread. I suspect I may be giving up my secrets here.