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nowthen · 07-22-2003, 09:40 AM

A gear puller may work, they usually destroy the crank but I guess since it is bent this will not be issue, unless you are going to try and straighten it?

To get the crank off in one piece, you need a proper crank extractor. This screws in to the threads on the crank, and then pushes it of the axle. Here is the park version - http://www.parktool.com/tools/CWP_6.shtml,
but you can probably get a much cheaper unbranded version from your friendly local bike shop.

Hope that helps

Edit: Unless you are going to be using a crank extractor regularly (not very likely I would guess), probably your best option is just take the bike to a local bike shop and get them to take it off. They will probably only charge you a few bucks, might even do it for free if you buy a new part from them!

07-22-2003, 09:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
nowthen Insane Location: Republic of Panama	A gear puller may work, they usually destroy the crank but I guess since it is bent this will not be issue, unless you are going to try and straighten it? To get the crank off in one piece, you need a proper crank extractor. This screws in to the threads on the crank, and then pushes it of the axle. Here is the park version - http://www.parktool.com/tools/CWP_6.shtml, but you can probably get a much cheaper unbranded version from your friendly local bike shop. Hope that helps Edit: Unless you are going to be using a crank extractor regularly (not very likely I would guess), probably your best option is just take the bike to a local bike shop and get them to take it off. They will probably only charge you a few bucks, might even do it for free if you buy a new part from them! __________________ "People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can't find them, make them." George Bernard Shaw Last edited by nowthen; 07-22-2003 at 09:43 AM..