Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Where to find a replacement for this bottom bracket?

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icelemmings
08-16-08, 12:02 PM
I'd like to replace the bottom bracket on my bike, it's a cup and cone style bracket from the 70s (the ends are spindled).

I'm looking to replace it with a bottom bracket that has square-tapered ends. Any ideas as to where I should be looking (other than eBay)?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/31/Cup_and_cone_bottom_bracket.jpg That's what my bottom bracket looks like currently (aside from the different style ends)

Danke.

soul05
08-16-08, 12:08 PM
you need to know what kind of frame you have first before you can buy a bottom bracket.
icelemmings
08-16-08, 12:21 PM
It's a Japanese Vista steel lugged road frame. Originally a 10sp I believe, that's all the information I have on it.

peabodypride
08-16-08, 12:34 PM
It's probably English threading, meaning any generic Shimano UN-*7 cartridge BB will work fine.