This is how it worksCrank tuning made easy

Markus Greber

 · 31.03.2017

This is how it works: Crank tuning made easyPhoto: Markus Greber
This is how it works: Crank tuning made easy

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With the right tool, you can swap your old crank for a tuning version in no time at all. Here we have also replaced the small sprocket on the Bosch motor.

Here you will find the instructions for crank conversion and sprocket change:

1. loosen the crank screw with the 8 mm Allen key* and remove it.
Photo: Markus Greber
  With short cranks, a smaller sprocket makes sense.  Photo: Markus Greber With short cranks, a smaller sprocket makes sense.  Photo: Markus Greber

Worthwhile investment: crank puller, e.g. from XLC for 15 euros. Special tool for Bosch engines: The Spider costs 29.95 euros >> e.g.available here.

  You can download this article and the entire EMTB 1/2017 issue from the EMTB app (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/de/app/emtb-das-magazin-fur-e-mountainbiker/id1079396102?mt=8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">iTunes</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=en.delius_klasing.emtb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Google Play</a> ) or reorder the edition in the <a href="https://www.delius-klasing.de/emtb-1-2017-emb-2017-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DK-Shop</a> . Photo: Markus Greber You can download this article and the entire EMTB 1/2017 issue from the EMTB app (iTunes and Google Play ) or reorder the edition in the DK-Shop .

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