I was perusing the Jenson USA site and came across this tool, a Raceface BB service tool. I have been wanting to get something like this for a while. DIYMTB has some, but they're about $150. This one was $65USD so I got one.It will remove and install bearings onto a Hollowtech or X-Type bottom bracket. It's a pretty solid tool and the instructions show how to set it up for each purpose. I purchased some Enduro bearings and upgraded the roadie. It's pretty easy use and I had the bearings replaced in no time. The only trick I would note is that you need to get the old bearings and line them up with the new ones and press again. This will seat the new bearings just that little bit further down where they need to be.
Interestingly I can't find any mention of the tool on the Raceface site, but it appears to be legit and it works well so I won't complain even if it is a knockoff. It's certainly work the money if you've got a few bikes and are replacing BB bearings regularly.
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