Bicycle Mechanics - shimano bottom bracket 68/107 where to get one

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roval
10-21-06, 10:26 AM
I need a replacement for the one I removed from my specialized hardrock(2001 or 2000). the label is partially destroyed and no longer legible but this seems to be the size based on the measurements. I can't find it online except in one UK shop.

Retro Grouch
10-21-06, 10:32 AM
That's a common replacement part. Any LBS can get one for you through QBP or J&B. Full retail is around $20.00 or $25.00.
Portis
10-21-06, 04:06 PM
What type of spindle?

http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-BB-UN73-Bottom-Bracket-107mm/dp/B000AL58KG/sr=1-10/qid=1161468525/ref=sr_1_10/102-6862932-6657750?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods

http://harriscyclery.net/itemdetails.cfm?ID=1203

roval
10-21-06, 08:21 PM
thanks. I remeasured it and it turns out to be a 110 mm. Also made the mistake of using 2.45 instead of 2.54 for converting from inches to metric. I ordered from jensonusa this afternoon.

BTW this is the most mechanical I've ever been with the bike. Hooray! Removed the cranks after doing quite a bit of head scratching regarding the crank puller but couldn't get the bottom bracket off by myself so I took it to a LBS where the guy even addded leverage with a pipe unsuccessfully. turns out he was going in the wrong direction same as I was. (No, I didn't tell him which way to turn it). I told him about trying the huge bench vise in the corner but said " I know what you're describing but it won't work". I guess park tools recommendation was off the mark... Liquid wrench overnight and a nice 1 1/4" wrench bought in Auto zone did the job and of course going in the right direction.
operator
10-21-06, 08:26 PM
myself so I took it to a LBS where the guy even addded leverage with a pipe unsuccessfully. turns out he was going in the wrong direction same as I was.

Time to find a new LBS.