Anthem X shock removal


Anthem X lower shock mount bolt

There is no need to remove your cranks. You can get access to the lower shock bolt using a short 5mm allen key. If you don't have one, then just cut a spare allen key down:


Short allen key for lower shock mount removal on Anthem X

Here's a pic of the allen key fitted on a 3x crankset with a 22t granny. It will be much easier with a 2x or 1x drivetrain.


Allen key fitted to lower shock mount

Here's another view:


Another view of allen key in lower shock mount on Anthem X

Unscrew the lower shock mount using a 6mm allen key from the non-drive side. Once the drive side bolt is almost undone, push it back in so the shock mount comes out towards the non-drive side. Finish unscrewing the bolt and then pull the shock mount out.

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