Swapping MegaExo and Ultegra bottom brackets - what tools??

[WINGNUTT]

Here's one for the bottom bracket gurus. I have an ultegra crankset on one bike, and an FSA SL-K crankset (with MegaExo BB) on the other. Problem is that I need to swap them from one bike to the other. Does anyone know which tools I would need for this task, and would the same tools work for both bottom brackets?

Anyone who answers this question will get a gold star!! Thanks.

[John M]

Here's one for the bottom bracket gurus. I have an ultegra crankset on one bike, and an FSA SL-K crankset (with MegaExo BB) on the other. Problem is that I need to swap them from one bike to the other. Does anyone know which tools I would need for this task, and would the same tools work for both bottom brackets?

Anyone who answers this question will get a gold star!! Thanks.
According to Park Tool website, the same tools should work for Hollowtech II (integrated Shimano BB) and FSA MegaExo.

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=95

If you have the non-integrated cartridge 9S Ultegra BB, you will need an 8mm hex wrench, a crank puller, a splined cartridge BB removal tool such as the Park BB-2, and a large wrench to use with the BB remover.

[WINGNUTT]

According to Park Tool website, the same tools should work for Hollowtech II (integrated Shimano BB) and FSA MegaExo.

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=95

If you have the non-integrated cartridge 9S Ultegra BB, you will need an 8mm hex wrench, a crank puller, a splined cartridge BB removal tool such as the Park BB-2, and a large wrench to use with the BB remover.
John M, thank you for this info - EXACTLY what I was looking for.... GOLD STAR for you!!!!

Of course... figures my Shimano is the non-integrated version (BB6500), so I'll also need to add a new toolbox to my shopping list if I'm going to do this swap :(

Thanks again!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D

[el Inglés]

John M, thank you for this info - EXACTLY what I was looking for.... GOLD STAR for you!!!!

Of course... figures my Shimano is the non-integrated version (BB6500), so I'll also need to add a new toolbox to my shopping list if I'm going to do this swap :(

Thanks again!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D


sounds cheaper to pay somebody to do it , the crankpuller you may use again ( though do they both use the same puller ? ) but how often do you change a bottom bracket .
ps changing a bb can be a pig , real " brute force and ignorance " stuff if it´s been in a while so a good work stand is also required and if you mess it up.....
finding a mechanic you trust could be cheaper .

[DiabloScott]

sounds cheaper to pay somebody to do it , the crankpuller you may use again ( though do they both use the same puller ? ) but how often do you change a bottom bracket .
ps changing a bb can be a pig , real " brute force and ignorance " stuff if it´s been in a while so a good work stand is also required and if you mess it up.....
finding a mechanic you trust could be cheaper .

And I'm sure you've checked that both cranks have the same BB threading... right?

[WINGNUTT]

Both BBs have the same threading. I'm thinking it might be easier to take it to the shop and have them do the work. I don't have a work stand, nor any of the tools, and this is only the second time I've ever had the urge to pull a BB.