The Wheels Manufacturing Bottom Bracket Essential Kit is your go-to solution for installing all current Wheels Mfg bottom brackets with precision and ease. Crafted for the workshop professional and the passionate DIY mechanic, this kit combines functionality with durability. Featuring machined aluminium handles and drifts with a striking red anodized finish, it ensures both strength and style in your bike maintenance setup. Designed with versatility in mind, the kit includes a 1/2 diameter threaded rod that resists bending, enabling straight and accurate pressing of cups. Each drift is carefully machined with multiple steps, perfectly matching common bottom bracket shell and bearing diameters, eliminating the hassle of searching for the right parts. The marked diameter sizes on the drifts make identification quick and simple, streamlining your workflow. Beyond installation, the drifts double as a frame bottom bracket shell sizing guide, adding extra value to your toolkit. Compatible with BB shells up to 132mm wide, this kit is both economical and user-friendly, making it an essential addition to any workshop focused on quality and efficiency. What It’s Good For Pressing in all current Wheels Manufacturing bottom brackets accurately. Ensuring straight and precise cup alignment with a sturdy 1/2 diameter threaded rod. Quickly identifying bottom bracket shell and bearing sizes through marked drifts. Using drifts as a frame bottom bracket shell sizing guide. Working efficiently with BB shells up to 132mm wide. What It’s NOT Good For Pressing bottom brackets from brands other than Wheels Manufacturing without verifying compatibility. Use on bottom bracket shells wider than 132mm. Applications requiring electric or hydraulic pressing tools. Non-standard or damaged bottom bracket shells that require specialized tools. Users looking for a fully automated bottom bracket installation system. Frequently Asked Questions Can this kit be used for all bottom bracket sizes?It is designed to work with all current Wheels Manufacturing bottom brackets and fits BB shells up to 132mm wide, covering most common sizes. Are the drifts interchangeable for different frame sizes?Yes, each drift has multiple steps machined for various shell and bearing diameters, making it easy to switch between sizes.
