Removing a PF30 Pressfit Bottom Bracket without Tools?

[dzxc]

Well, the specific tools. Don't need to reinstall, just remove.

Is this as easy as hammering it out with a piece of wood or something, or should I take it to the bike shop?

[oldpotatoe]

Well, the specific tools. Don't need to reinstall, just remove.

Is this as easy as hammering it out with a piece of wood or something, or should I take it to the bike shop?

Number one..just smack it.

[kramnnim]

Metal frame?

[dzxc]

Yep, aluminum.

[kramnnim]

A 1" hardwood dowel will fit into the 30mm bearing ID...

Maybe not ideal for a carbon frame, but can't see how you'd damage an alloy one. Assuming the PF30 cups are disposable plastic rather than fancy Chris King...

[dzxc]

Doesn't look like anything fancy, this is my first time working with a PF30 though.

[kramnnim]

Are you replacing it with a Praxis or similar?

[dzxc]

No it's an eccentric bottom bracket for road bike frame single speed conversion. Looks like it moves the bearings outside of the shell to allow for tensioning of a chain.

[R3awak3n]

When I take my crank out, the spindle stays inside the BB. I just tap the spindle out with a rubber mallet and the BB comes right out. Maybe its just in my frame since the BB is not super tight in there. At first I was concerned about that but no noise no problems ever.