Crank removal?

[figbat]

I've definitely got the right allen key, but once it loosens it just retighten on the captive boltto the point where it won't go further. Should I just push on through? Cheers.

Yes (within reason - if things start making bad noise, best to stop). The bolt will tighten as it unwinds, but once the crank arm loosens it will get freer again.

 

[carlosfandangus]

It sometimes needs a bit of force if it has been on a length of time and no or not much grease.

I've definitely got the right allen key, but once it loosens it just retighten on the captive boltto the point where it won't go further. Should I just push on through? Cheers.

 

[carlosfandangus]

What he said @figbat

 

[a-n-wilson]

Scrap my last response, it's off. Many thanks all, your advice worked!!

 

[ColinJ]

Scrap my last response, it's off. Many thanks all, your advice worked!!

When you put the crank back on, make sure it faces in the opposite direction to the one on the other side. I know 'someone' who ended up with the cranks facing the same way...