{"product_id":"pro-tool-bb-remover-cartridge-black","title":"Pro Tool Bb Remover Cartridge Black","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"58\" data-section-id=\"lxfy9b\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"58\" data-start=\"3\"\u003ePRO Bottom Bracket Remover – Cartridge Type (Black)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"101\" data-start=\"60\"\u003ePRO Bottom Bracket Remover Cartridge Tool\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"286\" data-start=\"145\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"149\"\u003ePRO BB Remover Cartridge Tool (Black)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"265\" data-start=\"196\"\u003ebike workshop tool used to remove cartridge-style bottom brackets\u003c\/strong\u003e from bicycle frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"395\" data-start=\"288\"\u003eIt is mainly designed for \u003cstrong data-end=\"349\" data-start=\"314\"\u003ethreaded bottom bracket systems\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially Shimano-compatible cartridge BBs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"400\" data-start=\"397\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"424\" data-section-id=\"l6n31w\" data-start=\"402\"\u003eWhat it is used for\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"453\" data-start=\"425\"\u003eThis tool is used to remove:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"552\" data-start=\"454\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"481\" data-section-id=\"9f66lh\" data-start=\"454\"\u003ecartridge bottom brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"505\" data-section-id=\"15vyv5a\" data-start=\"482\"\u003esquare taper BB units\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"552\" data-section-id=\"1uyr5hn\" data-start=\"506\"\u003eShimano threaded BB cups (depending on type)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"589\" data-start=\"554\"\u003eTypical BB standards it works with:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"733\" data-start=\"590\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"624\" data-section-id=\"i7sk3r\" data-start=\"590\"\u003eBSA \/ English threaded BB shells\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"655\" data-section-id=\"1cne3de\" data-start=\"625\"\u003eShimano square taper systems\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"733\" data-section-id=\"1pzy8r7\" data-start=\"656\"\u003esome Shimano Octalink \/ ISIS-compatible cartridge systems (model-dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"738\" data-start=\"735\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"755\" data-section-id=\"nysmmy\" data-start=\"740\"\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"857\" data-start=\"757\"\u003eThe tool engages the notched or splined BB interface and applies torque to loosen it from the frame:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"896\" data-start=\"859\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-block align-middle\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-mathml\"\u003e\u003cmath xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\"\u003e\u003csemantics\u003e\u003cmrow\u003e\u003cmi\u003eτ\u003c\/mi\u003e\u003cmo\u003e=\u003c\/mo\u003e\u003cmi\u003eF\u003c\/mi\u003e\u003cmo\u003e×\u003c\/mo\u003e\u003cmi\u003er\u003c\/mi\u003e\u003c\/mrow\u003e\u003cannotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\"\u003e\\tau = F \\times r\u003c\/annotation\u003e\u003c\/semantics\u003e\u003c\/math\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"katex-html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord mathnormal\"\u003eτ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mrel\"\u003e=\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord mathnormal\"\u003eF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mbin\"\u003e×\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord mathnormal\"\u003er\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"904\" data-start=\"898\"\u003eWhere:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"968\" data-start=\"905\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"938\" data-section-id=\"5bk8tr\" data-start=\"905\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"912\" data-start=\"907\"\u003eF\u003c\/strong\u003e = applied force on wrench\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"968\" data-section-id=\"6ctyhi\" data-start=\"939\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"946\" data-start=\"941\"\u003er\u003c\/strong\u003e = wrench lever length\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1036\" data-start=\"970\"\u003eLonger handle = easier removal of tight or seized bottom brackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1041\" data-start=\"1038\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1058\" data-section-id=\"t4ytit\" data-start=\"1043\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1291\" data-start=\"1059\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1090\" data-section-id=\"xdd4gv\" data-start=\"1059\"\u003e✔ Hardened steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1127\" data-section-id=\"1oott58\" data-start=\"1091\"\u003e✔ Black corrosion-resistant finish\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1166\" data-section-id=\"j4enpe\" data-start=\"1128\"\u003e✔ Designed for workshop-level torque\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1220\" data-section-id=\"ovtpx4\" data-start=\"1167\"\u003e✔ Compatible with common Shimano cartridge BB tools\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1291\" data-section-id=\"1dwdbwt\" data-start=\"1221\"\u003e✔ Works with adjustable spanner or socket driver (depending version)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1296\" data-start=\"1293\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1317\" data-section-id=\"fmbq94\" data-start=\"1298\"\u003eTypical use case\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1347\" data-start=\"1318\"\u003eYou would use this tool when:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1501\" data-start=\"1348\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1381\" data-section-id=\"1qgznn\" data-start=\"1348\"\u003ereplacing a worn bottom bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1434\" data-section-id=\"s7uzng\" data-start=\"1382\"\u003eupgrading cranksets (square taper → Hollowtech II)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1467\" data-section-id=\"1k8njmp\" data-start=\"1435\"\u003eservicing creaky BB interfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1501\" data-section-id=\"9xymbn\" data-start=\"1468\"\u003erebuilding older MTB\/road bikes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1506\" data-start=\"1503\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1541\" data-section-id=\"fswzek\" data-start=\"1508\"\u003eCompatibility note (important)\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1638\" data-start=\"1542\"\u003eThere are different PRO BB tools for different systems. This “cartridge” version is usually for:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1700\" data-start=\"1639\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1671\" data-section-id=\"1xl7r\" data-start=\"1639\"\u003eolder Shimano square taper BBs\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1700\" data-section-id=\"9vyt9n\" data-start=\"1672\"\u003ethreaded cartridge BB cups\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1729\" data-start=\"1702\"\u003eIt is \u003cstrong data-end=\"1728\" data-start=\"1708\"\u003enot suitable for\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1864\" data-start=\"1730\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1824\" data-section-id=\"1cw44tl\" data-start=\"1730\"\u003eShimano Hollowtech II external BB cups (needs a different tool like TL-FC32 \/ TL-FC36 style)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1864\" data-section-id=\"77o90o\" data-start=\"1825\"\u003epress-fit BB systems (BB86\/BB92\/BB30)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1869\" data-start=\"1866\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1888\" data-section-id=\"xj5ice\" data-start=\"1871\"\u003eRide relevance\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1944\" data-start=\"1889\"\u003eWhile not a ride component itself, it is essential for:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2038\" data-start=\"1945\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1966\" data-section-id=\"1m1a15z\" data-start=\"1945\"\u003edrivetrain upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1986\" data-section-id=\"6l4cpv\" data-start=\"1967\"\u003ecrank replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2009\" data-section-id=\"h17q2x\" data-start=\"1987\"\u003eeliminating BB creak\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2038\" data-section-id=\"iovlfb\" data-start=\"2010\"\u003erestoring smooth pedalling\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2043\" data-start=\"2040\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2052\" data-section-id=\"1xwciez\" data-start=\"2045\"\u003ePros\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2217\" data-start=\"2053\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2083\" data-section-id=\"1g4ei2f\" data-start=\"2053\"\u003edurable workshop-grade steel\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2112\" data-section-id=\"nlmv0n\" data-start=\"2084\"\u003esimple and reliable design\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2156\" data-section-id=\"bi5d6w\" data-start=\"2113\"\u003ecompatible with common Shimano BB systems\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2194\" data-section-id=\"1pdhnga\" data-start=\"2157\"\u003eessential for home bike maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2217\" data-section-id=\"2350ko\" data-start=\"2195\"\u003egood torque leverage\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2222\" data-start=\"2219\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2237\" data-section-id=\"1f14pki\" data-start=\"2224\"\u003eTrade-offs\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2392\" data-start=\"2238\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2271\" data-section-id=\"18mu9y1\" data-start=\"2238\"\u003esystem-specific (not universal)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2308\" data-section-id=\"r650ac\" data-start=\"2272\"\u003eincorrect use can round BB notches\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2347\" data-section-id=\"e7y7mg\" data-start=\"2309\"\u003erequires correct matching to BB type\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2392\" data-section-id=\"29qd5e\" data-start=\"2348\"\u003enot suitable for press-fit bottom brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2397\" data-start=\"2394\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2413\" data-section-id=\"1msgxz8\" data-start=\"2399\"\u003eBottom line\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"101\" data-start=\"60\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2626\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\" data-start=\"2414\"\u003eThe PRO Cartridge Bottom Bracket Remover is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2505\" data-start=\"2460\"\u003ebasic but essential bicycle workshop tool\u003c\/strong\u003e, used to remove threaded Shimano-style bottom brackets safely and efficiently during maintenance or drivetrain upgrades.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Pro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213092548830,"sku":"PRTLB030","price":465.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1242\/8790\/files\/6635_sM5cN9iovTWJ.jpg?v=1779376679","url":"https:\/\/onlino-bicycle-shopco.shop\/products\/pro-tool-bb-remover-cartridge-black","provider":"Online Bicycle Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}