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10-05.-2008, 12:49 AM
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problem installing SRM FSA
So I just bought my SRM FSA.
I have a slight/big problem though. I can only get the spindle from the FSA, about 2-3 inches into the bottom bracket. I don't know if i should just use more force, but it doesn't seem to be the solution. My bottom bracket is a Italian bottom bracket (36x24) I don't know if that makes any difference. My old spindle looks like this  and the new one on the fsa has a more squared end. (I think it's called Octalink V2) like this  Last edited by MintID : 10-05.-2008 at 01:15 AM. |
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10-05.-2008, 05:06 AM
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Re: problem installing SRM FSA
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If your frame has a plastic cable guide UNDER the bottom bracket shell, the bolt may be "too long" and consequently interfering with the BB ... so, replace the bolt with a shorter one OR simply back the bolt out a bit, insert the BB, & re-tighten the bolt (you may want to add a washer/spacer if the bolt won't snug up). To state what is hopefully obvious -- DON'T USE FORCE! |
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10-05.-2008, 07:18 AM
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Re: problem installing SRM FSA
I take that you have the FSA SRM - with intergrated spindle and a MegaExo BB unit, right? If so, you should have a sleeve that goes into the MegaExo BB - so there is no way anything should interfere... Maybe the plastic cover of the BB got loose?
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10-05.-2008, 07:37 AM
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Re: problem installing SRM FSA
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Which plastic cover are you talking about? The dura ace spindle I have, fits without any problems. So I can't really understand why this FSA doesn't fit through. |
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10-05.-2008, 08:01 AM
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Re: problem installing SRM FSA
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If you have a MegaExo-type crank, then try this:
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10-05.-2008, 09:02 AM
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Re: problem installing SRM FSA
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Personally, if you have a $3000 piece of kit and you have questions, I'd be calling SRM first. I know there are some good folk on here but there's a time and a place for 1-800-needhelp. Since you got an SRM, make sure you use torque the chainring bolts properly.  |
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10-05.-2008, 10:40 PM
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Re: problem installing SRM FSA
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BECAUSE, we're talking about what should be a fairly straight forward installation. BUT, if I were MintID, I would remove the cups & sleeve from the frame, and try to piece the crank & bottom bracket together to ensure that there aren't issues with the frame (e.g., the previously mentioned BOLT on the chance that it isn't an "external" BB) OR if other discernable issues can be identified. BTW. If the BB shell needs facing (hopefully, not), then the bearings may not be aligned; and, the spindle MAY conseqently be skewed by a fraction of a millimeter. |
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10-05.-2008, 10:56 PM
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Re: problem installing SRM FSA
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I'll let you guys know what happens. |
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14-05.-2008, 04:23 AM
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Re: problem installing SRM FSA
my LBS installed it...
The mechanic told me that he used a rubber hammer to make it fit  .he said me measured the difference to 0.1mm or something like that. But the powermeter seems to work fine, at least it seems that way from the 5 minutes I've had to test it. |
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