You really should know how to properly install a press fit bottom bracket on a BMX bike…
In a world where BMX bikes have been simplified A LOT since their inception and constant innovation, there are plenty of things an average person can do to work on and maintain a BMX bike. Unfortunately, sometimes things are a little more complicated than they might seem. The guys over at The Merged have noticed plenty of How To videos explaining just how to install a set of BMX cranks, but they seem to always breeze on by the installation of a bottom bracket. With the vast majority of BMX frames taking the press it Mid bottom brackets these days, they decided it was time for a How To explaining the fine details of installing these bearings that keep your cranks spinning. Although it might seem as simple as “bash the shit out of the bearings until they are in place”, there are a few details you might not know are important to the process. You can check out the full how to explaining what it takes to install a press fit bottom bracket over on The Merged Website — Pressing Issues: How To Install a Press Fit Bottom Bracket
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