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BennettBrauer9
26-Feb-2012, 16:42
I have a Gitzo geared center column (bought new a few months back) and I can't figure out how to fold down the crank arm on the center column. It sticks up and prevents me from zipping my tripod bag closed . . . anyone know how or if these cranks fold down? Thanks . . .
AnselAdamsX
26-Feb-2012, 18:23
Is there a black ring where the crank pivots? You should be able to push it in to lay the crank down.
John Koehrer
26-Feb-2012, 19:52
Some of the larger ones use a knurled nut on the end of the crank where it goes through the axle
John Olsen
26-Feb-2012, 19:55
Mine is 25 years old but doesn't have any special trick to folding down. How weird. My sympathies. Maybe yours got damaged somehow?
BennettBrauer9
26-Feb-2012, 20:50
Is there a black ring where the crank pivots? You should be able to push it in to lay the crank down.
That is the type I am familiar with, this new one is different, I attached photos (sorry about the quality) . . .690596906069061
John Koehrer
28-Feb-2012, 11:50
It looks like it should push straight up. There's a pin through the crank arm that is set into the crank shaft itself. If nothing's bent or obstructing movement just give it a gentle nudge.
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