Bicycle Mechanics - worn bottom bracket threads, any ideas?

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chris1010
05-12-06, 09:47 PM
I just recieved a road bike frame and was hoping to build it up. I noticed that the threads for the bottom bracket were quite worn and when I screwed in the bottom bracket it wobbled quite a bit. It stays in the frame but doesn't sit as firmly as it should. I was hoping someone had an idea of how to fix this problem without permanently gluing it into place. Any tips or suggestions would be nice.


2372ighost
05-13-06, 05:34 AM
Try here

http://www.biketoolsetc.com/index.cgi?id=314903993927&d=single&c=Components&sc=Bottom%20Brackets&tc=Cartridge/Taper%20Spindle&item_id=YS-BB99368116

HillRider
05-13-06, 08:04 AM
Several wraps of Teflon tape should tighten up the fit and remove the wobble. I'd try that first.