Park Tool Bottom Bracket Tool - BBT-22
Made from investment cast steel, the BBT-22 utilizes a flat tooth profile to ensure maximum engagement with the bottom bracket cup.
Can be used with a 3/8" drive torque spanner, 3/8" ratchet spanner, 32mm spanner, FRW-1 Freewheel Remover Spanner, or 1" spanner.
Note: The BBT-22 was launched in January 2007.
The Park Tool BBT-22 is an updated version of the BBT-2.
The twenty tooth pattern is used on a wide variety of bottom brackets, including models from Shimano®, Truvativ®, Race Face®, FSA®, and others.
The tool clears the oversized spindles of ISIS Drive and Octalink
Instructions for Bottom Bracket removal:
Remove cranks
Fit the BBT-22 tool into the splines of the non-drive side (normally left side as you sit on the bike facing forwards) cup and turn anti-clockwise until removed.
Fit the BBT-22 tool into the splines of the drive side cup and turn clockwise (anti-clockwise for Italian threaded cups) until removed.
Instructions for Bottom Bracket installation / fitting:
Fit the BBT-22 tool into the drive side cup and turn anti-clockwise until tight (clockwise for Italian threaded cups) .
Fit the BBT-22 tool into the splines of the non-drive side and turn clockwise until tight.
Park Tool Reference: BBT-22
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Brompton C Line Mid Explore folding bike - Matcha Green - with rack
New in 2022 for the MY23 model year, now with all black detailing
Matcha Green Brompton folding bike previously known as model M6R (M=classic Brompton handlebar type, 6=6 gears, R=with rack and mudguards)
The 6 speed Brompton was (for us at least) the the most popular model (now discontinued) With 6 gears in a wide gear ratio, hill climbing is just that bit easier
Brompton C Line Mid Explore folding bike - Matcha Green - with rack specification:
1. Frame
Regular - all steel
Folded size: 585mm wide x 565mm tall by 270mm deep
2. Colour
Main frame: Matcha Green
Extremities: Matcha Green
Decal colour: Black
3. Handlebars
2017 onwards classic Brompton style M-type - the classic Brompton shape offering a comfortable ride - black handlebars
New (introduced in 2017) lock-on handlebar grips - held in place with an allen bolt instead of glue, making future changing (if required) easier
4. Gears / drivechain
6 speed BWR (Brompton Wide Ratio) internal hub gear equipped rear wheel plus 2 speed derailleur system (giving 6 gears in total)
The bike uses the integrated brake / shifter setup first introduced to Brompton bikes in 2017
Derailleur chain tensioner
50T front chainring
100 link Brompton / SRAM chain with powerlink
Folding left hand pedal
Non-folding right hand pedal
13/16T rear sprockets
Integrated gear shifters (left and right)
5. Front luggage system
A front carrier block is included - to enable you to easily add one of the many Brompton luggage options (may weight 11kg)
Using luggage on the Brompton carrier system allows you to carry things without overly affecting the handling of the bike
6. Mudguards
Front and rear mudguards for all weather riding / commuting - they really are effective - the rear mudguard is integrated into the rack
Colour: Black (with black mudguard flaps)
7. Roller wheels
Standard roller wheels help keep the bike stable when folded - having a rack means there are 4 roller wheels making it more stable than non-rack bikes when folded
8. Tyres / Wheels
Schwalbe Marathon Racer 16 x 1 1/3 inch tyres with reflective sidewall to help make you more visible to cars when riding in the dark
Low rolling resistance and good puncture protection
16 inch (ETRTO size 349) wheels with double wall rim and 28 spokes
Schrader / car type 8mm valve
9. Saddle and pump
Standard Brompton saddle with mounting point underneath if you wish to add the Brompton CatEye saddle mount rear light
Sorry no pump
10. Seat height
The bike is fitted with a telescopic seatpost, if you want the seat post changes just let us know
11. Suspension
From 2018 there is only one suspension - equivalent to the old hard/firm suspension block
12. Lighting / reflectors
The Brompton lights are fitted front and rear - the front light is a rechargeable 500 lumen front light and the rear is a Brompton Spanninga Solo battery powered LED rear light