Man, this is so impressive. I know it's not the most complicated thing in the world but the amount of time and effort that went into this is seriously impressive.
Thanks a lot for the excellent video. After having spent some time trying to source the plastic fitting you used, i gave up, and bought a cheap 3D printer (called an ender 3). Was 120 euro, and it has already paid for itself :). The plastics in 3D printer don't do too well with long time exposure to solvents, but for everything else plastic, it's awesome. Custom tool holder to clips on the bike, phone holder, cable management, etc. Who knew that your video would lead me to such a great tool :).
If you follow the Hambini channel, you'd think that the entire bottom bracket must be an extremely precise system. Then this guy comes along with landscape plastic parts. LOL Love it!
Hi Mr. Oz cycle! One more time an excellent video. It is truly a privilege to be able to rely on your experience, knowledge and teachings. Thank you very much and regards from Sao Paulo, Brazil, Francisco Alonso Colom
Just made of of these (after first making the BB puller) and it works a charm. My BB86 only needed the 24 mm piece which did take a crap-load of filing for the first piece, so I resorted to a chisel for the second piece and then finishing the job with a file. Many thanks for this fantastic (and cheap) tool
I will try to do it. Looks great. One remark that maybe will help somebody: cane creek 110 headset is so fragile that the workshop manual says to press the cups with the bearings inside. Of course only the outside edge of the bearing should be pressed, not the headset cup or other part of the bearing.
NIce job on your video and thanks for the helpful information. My possible helpful tip for you is: Try to use the file in one direction, without rubbing it back and forth against the surface being filed. By also applying pressure on the backstroke of the file, as you displayed, you can, over time, dull the file, (depending on the surface being filed).
thanks again steve, would like to know if you have any video's that show exactly which way to install integrated headsets on carbon frames, especially which way do they go on(oreintation), Thanks
The threaded rod you've used. Are those mild steel, aluminium or hardened steel? I made a similar one with what was available locally, but end up stripping the treads on the rod. But since I got it in a 6' piece, i keep cutting new lengths of them and making the adapters go around them again and again. Also, would it help to use brass nuts to do the tightening on the ends?
im not sure if these are the correct size, but found this in Home Depot www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-4-in-FIP-Barrel-Bulkhead-Union-with-EPDM-Washer-Fitting-800479/207176307
Hey oz, what are those plastic black parts (Tank Outlets)? I'm not sure we'd have them in Canada. I think that's something only available down under... Any suggestions for us in N America?
@@stevenleffanue no he asked you about the tank outlets" I think they are the ones that bring the water supply to your toilet tank? right? but I don't think we have them that large 15mm here in canada.
the problem for me is threads, and use of adjustable wrenches, I sometimes drop adjustable wrenches I only use them for truing brake disks/rotors, for example for cassette removal I use Abbey tools cassette removal tool. for pressfit headset/bb I got park tool threaded long rod press, but takes long time to thread it, and easy to damage if dropped. a quick release or slide on system so you only tighten when pressing the cups in. and threading nuts in is even slower and more hassle than the threaded rods. this is not for me, but nicely done, nice hack.
my bb is campagnolo overtorque ,so the bearing all already mounted on the cranks,therfore i only need to press the aluminum cups into the bb correct?@@stevenleffanue
I used to buy various metric threaded rod f4om a company called coventry fasteners in Adelaide. They may havve changed ownership now but many fastener suppliers should have the M14 rod.
Yes there is a place at Wingfield where I got mine M14 from but it isnt zinc coated,comes in meter lengths only and postage is $10 also. Just use 5/8" ... much easier Glenny.
@@stevenleffanue yes 5/8 fine as bd thr coated nuts are easy to find at that size. The m14 threag mi h t come finer as standard 1.25mm and the 5/8 might be equivalent if a 1.5mm. Getting fine threaded imoerial is not common in the 1m rods but not an issue wuth this tool as you're not chasing minuscule adjustment.
Hi. Thanks for sharing very good ideas. But I'll allow myself to small comments. 1. Pressing in the both sides of bearing is impossible because your tool is not the best quality and exist possibility that you press only by inside race. So you should build tool which press only by outside race - then you have sure that you don't damage bearing. But other hand your tool (particularly with a soft rubber washer) is much better than tool with press only by inside race. 2. You can save some money if you buy screw M14 instead of long rod M14. Regards, Michał
Yes you can use a bolt instead of rod. Use steel washers on the outside of the flanges before the nuts....I pressed many bbs to test it and no issues. Thanx
Totally impossible to find these tank outlets in USA. I can only find them from Australian/new zealand sellers. Shipping is atrocious. Can you name some manufacturers other than Hansen? Can't find any "tank outlet"s at Home Depot or Lowes
I tried to design the adapters for 3D printing. I hope they work: www.thingiverse.com/thing:3302916 Only M14 until now, but it should be easy to modify them for any rod diameters.
Hi Stephen. Completely off topic. I’m a waxed chain disciple of yours. But where do you buy Wipperman Connex Quick Links from these days? Wiggle used to have them, but they’ve discontinued that line. I can’t find any on-line retailers with that item. Ta. Rex.
Ebay has them from the U.K. and U S. Prolly better to buy a complete chain and the link comes with it. The link will last for about 4 to 5 chains anyhow.
At first, I thought the push block was steel. But it is made of plastic. If plastic is OK for building this bearing push tool, 3D printed parts are much easier to make.
I'm with you all the way, man, BUT for the pushing of ceramic bearings. Up your game and learn why they're NOT good for your bike-unless you have ceramic cups. You'll wear grooves in your cups, as the ceramic bearings are much harder than the stainless steel bearings. This has been scientifically proven time over time.
Man, this is so impressive. I know it's not the most complicated thing in the world but the amount of time and effort that went into this is seriously impressive.
The time to shop and to make these parts won't save me any money but I got all the fun of doing it :). Thank you.
Thanks a lot for the excellent video. After having spent some time trying to source the plastic fitting you used, i gave up, and bought a cheap 3D printer (called an ender 3).
Was 120 euro, and it has already paid for itself :).
The plastics in 3D printer don't do too well with long time exposure to solvents, but for everything else plastic, it's awesome.
Custom tool holder to clips on the bike, phone holder, cable management, etc. Who knew that your video would lead me to such a great tool :).
First! Love you, man. You're the reason I rock a shiny, waxed chain
This is the best, excellent and great video ever in bicycle industry.
If you follow the Hambini channel, you'd think that the entire bottom bracket must be an extremely precise system. Then this guy comes along with landscape plastic parts. LOL
Love it!
Hambini states plastic is good for pressing as it gives unlike steel or stainless steel which can force a bad fit.
oz cycle Yet he also made his own BB press toll, out of metal, most assuredly with micrometer tolerances. 🤣
this is very good training video to understand how to maintain BB bearing. Thanks!!
Excellent video Your a very good teacher too
Hi Mr. Oz cycle! One more time an excellent video. It is truly a privilege to be able to rely on your experience, knowledge and teachings.
Thank you very much and regards from Sao Paulo, Brazil,
Francisco Alonso Colom
No probs. Pleasure to be of service Francisco.
this is so ridiculously cool. thank you very much for your informative and entertaining videos.
cheers from bavaria!
Excellent instructional. I’m going to make something similar to press 15mm o.d. bearings into some Paul track hubs.
Absolutely genius! Thank you so much for sharing.
It may change the ones' mind to D.I.Y. by using the plastic items, cheaper cost. Apprecite the idea. Good job.
Just made of of these (after first making the BB puller) and it works a charm. My BB86 only needed the 24 mm piece which did take a crap-load of filing for the first piece, so I resorted to a chisel for the second piece and then finishing the job with a file. Many thanks for this fantastic (and cheap) tool
Good to hear Andrew
Great ideas! Thank you
The tank outlet device is unfamiliar here in Canada. I may need an international supplier source.
Man, you are amazing!
Hi, great job OZ you are the best :)
joffrey. Nice ville. french. Good job. thank you !
Ozzy, you are awesome. Greetings from Russia!😎🤙🏻
this is insanely good
joffrey. Nice french. tank you . very goooood Work.
Dudes a genius
Thank you.
I will try to do it. Looks great. One remark that maybe will help somebody: cane creek 110 headset is so fragile that the workshop manual says to press the cups with the bearings inside. Of course only the outside edge of the bearing should be pressed, not the headset cup or other part of the bearing.
Brilliant 👌🏻👍🏻🤙🏻⭐️
Amazing.
Made your wax chain lube and it's great.
It is like you knew I was going to change my BB bearings soon.
Haha. Yeh,just knock out those old bearings n press in some newies.
NIce job on your video and thanks for the helpful information. My possible helpful tip for you is: Try to use the file in one direction, without rubbing it back and forth against the surface being filed. By also applying pressure on the backstroke of the file, as you displayed, you can, over time, dull the file, (depending on the surface being filed).
brilliant
Thank. You
I really don't think theres a more knowledgeable cyclist than you mate.
Thank you for the compliment Brian. Theres still heaps to learn tho,especially when new stuff comes out so quickly now-a-days. Cheers
Thanks for ideas, I will 3d-print plastic parts, it is easier for me and cheaper 👍
Same here, and you can do them for any rod diameter you want. Will you put them on Thingiverse? If not, I'll do in a week or two.
Just ordered 1m rod, 10 washers and 10 nuts on ebay for €12.08. Makes less than €2.50 per tool. The 3d printed parts will cost pennies. Great job, Oz!
Sounds good. If anyone else mentions they cant get plastic flanges I will suggest 3d printing like you. Cheers
@@ralfmimoun2826 I don't, let me know if you did, thanks
@@Rawmin I just uploaded the first designs: www.thingiverse.com/thing:3302916
Have fun :-)
Great video thanks! Off to the hardware store
What about 48 mm mountain bike headsets, any recommendations?
thanks again steve, would like to know if you have any video's that show exactly which way to install integrated headsets on carbon frames, especially which way do they go on(oreintation), Thanks
You are the best! Hahaha.
Thanks I look forward to your clips. Will this work for mount bikes?
Yes,absolutely Murray,all MTB wheel sizes.
The threaded rod you've used. Are those mild steel, aluminium or hardened steel? I made a similar one with what was available locally, but end up stripping the treads on the rod. But since I got it in a 6' piece, i keep cutting new lengths of them and making the adapters go around them again and again. Also, would it help to use brass nuts to do the tightening on the ends?
Cheap mild steel threaded rod is fine but the thread must be greased where the nuts turn.
@@stevenleffanue I watched the video again and figured the lack of greasing is where I was going wrong. Thanks much. ride on!
Where do you source those fittings and do they have part numbers? It’s a lovely instructional but could use some help. Thanks.
Hardware,plumbing and irrigation supplies
Anyone know of any U.K. alternatives for the black plastics collars/tank outlets? Thanks.
Hi great video your top man, cant seem to source theX3 15mm threaded tank outlets, any suggestions where I can order them online? Stewart
hi oz, when I look for tank outlets, amazon gives me fish tank outlets . and they don't look the same, are you talking about the same stuff
No. Poly tank fittings (rain tank).
Having trouble locating plastic tank outlets here in the states. Any alternatives besides 3D printed option (which is genius)?
www.irrigationonline.co.uk/nylon-tank-connector-outlet-bulkhead-fitting/
im not sure if these are the correct size, but found this in Home Depot www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-4-in-FIP-Barrel-Bulkhead-Union-with-EPDM-Washer-Fitting-800479/207176307
Hey oz, what are those plastic black parts (Tank Outlets)? I'm not sure we'd have them in Canada. I think that's something only available down under... Any suggestions for us in N America?
Poly fittings for watering gardens. Maybe you could get them on ebay?
@@stevenleffanue no he asked you about the
tank outlets" I think they are the ones that bring the water supply to your toilet tank? right? but I don't think we have them that large 15mm here in canada.
the problem for me is threads, and use of adjustable wrenches, I sometimes drop adjustable wrenches I only use them for truing brake disks/rotors, for example for cassette removal I use Abbey tools cassette removal tool.
for pressfit headset/bb I got park tool threaded long rod press, but takes long time to thread it, and easy to damage if dropped.
a quick release or slide on system so you only tighten when pressing the cups in.
and threading nuts in is even slower and more hassle than the threaded rods.
this is not for me, but nicely done, nice hack.
oh and, Orbea Orcas are totally awesome bikes.
really good idea if possible can you leave links for materials maybe amazon
All materials should be available at your local hardware Thomas
ok cheers mate have sourced the m4 treaded bar the rest should be easy
,,ur one handy guy love the vids keep up the good work
@@stevenleffanue
I cant find tank outlets in sweden, what can i use instead?
Large,thick,plastic washers.
If you really get stuck I can send you some. They are appx $3:90ea + postage
Can you show how to remove and replace mountain bike frame bearings thx
Have you ever created a tool able to remove bearings?
Yes you can use a masonry anchor bolt,Julio. See "DIY 10" video...'extract and press freehub bearings'.
Hi... You want to press on the *outer* race only. Check out my budget bicycle bearing press video.
Just love the simple and practical ideas. Question - Is there anything to watch out for with a BB86 bottom bracket?
BB86 uses standard 24x37mm bearings...no probs with this press...just dont go overly tight if your BB86 unit is plastic.
my bb is campagnolo overtorque ,so the bearing all already mounted on the cranks,therfore i only need to press the aluminum cups into the bb correct?@@stevenleffanue
What happened to the vlog type videos you were going to upload ??
Coming. Just thot viewers mite like something to do whilst on holiday....make a tool 😁
@@stevenleffanue love it
You never told us where we can buy the tank outlets ?? Amazon does not list any... :(
Hardware or irrigation stores
Got mine from "Bunnings" hardware
I used to buy various metric threaded rod f4om a company called coventry fasteners in Adelaide. They may havve changed ownership now but many fastener suppliers should have the M14 rod.
Yes there is a place at Wingfield where I got mine M14 from but it isnt zinc coated,comes in meter lengths only and postage is $10 also. Just use 5/8" ... much easier Glenny.
@@stevenleffanue yes 5/8 fine as bd thr coated nuts are easy to find at that size. The m14 threag mi h t come finer as standard 1.25mm and the 5/8 might be equivalent if a 1.5mm. Getting fine threaded imoerial is not common in the 1m rods but not an issue wuth this tool as you're not chasing minuscule adjustment.
Yeh,works just fine with ordinary coarse thread. You should be able to get the zinc nuts as they are cheaper than galvanised.
Hi. Thanks for sharing very good ideas. But I'll allow myself to small comments. 1. Pressing in the both sides of bearing is impossible because your tool is not the best quality and exist possibility that you press only by inside race. So you should build tool which press only by outside race - then you have sure that you don't damage bearing. But other hand your tool (particularly with a soft rubber washer) is much better than tool with press only by inside race.
2. You can save some money if you buy screw M14 instead of long rod M14.
Regards, Michał
Yes you can use a bolt instead of rod.
Use steel washers on the outside of the flanges before the nuts....I pressed many bbs to test it and no issues. Thanx
Really nice video bro. Trying to find the 15mm polyplug fittings, but so far no luck. Any chance you could send me 3:)
Do you mean 15mm poly tank outlets or 1/2" thread to 13mm barb ?
@@stevenleffanue 15mm poly tank outlets.
They are available at hardware or plumbing stores
@@stevenleffanue Thank you for the help, and keep the awesome videos coming
If you still cant find them I can send them to you but postage is slow at moment
Totally impossible to find these tank outlets in USA. I can only find them from Australian/new zealand sellers. Shipping is atrocious. Can you name some manufacturers other than Hansen? Can't find any "tank outlet"s at Home Depot or Lowes
Try rural suppliers....poly tanks
Same problem here and thats one more reason US Custom units are trash and all manufacture/industry should move to metric, inches are retarded
I tried to design the adapters for 3D printing. I hope they work:
www.thingiverse.com/thing:3302916
Only M14 until now, but it should be easy to modify them for any rod diameters.
Wow,thats excellent Ralf. 😁
Thank you!
Ralf Mimoun could you please by any chance do also the 3d printings for the adapters for the Rim
Hmmm. Seems 15mm tank outlet fittings are not easy to find in the UK 😬
Agree cant seem to source the outlet fittings in UK, any suggestions?
@@swelshka18 you could ask someone to 3D print a suitable part?
Hi Stephen. Completely off topic. I’m a waxed chain disciple of yours. But where do you buy Wipperman Connex Quick Links from these days? Wiggle used to have them, but they’ve discontinued that line. I can’t find any on-line retailers with that item. Ta. Rex.
9,10 or 11 speed?
Oh yes. Good point. I mean 11 speed. Compatible with an 11 speed Shimano Ultegra chain. I can find the others, just not 11 speed.
Ebay has them from the U.K. and U S.
Prolly better to buy a complete chain and the link comes with it. The link will last for about 4 to 5 chains anyhow.
Companies ask for 200$+ for such press, lol
At first, I thought the push block was steel. But it is made of plastic. If plastic is OK for building this bearing push tool, 3D printed parts are much easier to make.
Good thing I've saved $30 on buying these press tools, that'll really make the difference after buying a $5000 carbon bike.
I'm with you all the way, man, BUT for the pushing of ceramic bearings.
Up your game and learn why they're NOT good for your bike-unless you have ceramic cups. You'll wear grooves in your cups, as the ceramic bearings are much harder than the stainless steel bearings.
This has been scientifically proven time over time.