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08-24-04, 12:22 PM
I have an old Centurion Ironman from 1989, and it has a full Suntour GPX component group. The problem I am having is that when I go up a steep hill and really put serious power stroke torque on the crank, it flexes so much that the front derailer rubs the chain from side to side on each stroke. The frame appears to be fine, no crakcs or damage that I can see.
So, the only thing I can think of is that the bottom bracket is just old and it flexes too much for me, and I would like to get one that is much stronger than the original. It is the square peg design.
Will brackets made by Shimano fit? Are they all pretty much standard size? Or, do I need to try and find one made specifically by Suntour. Hardly anybody carries anything made by Suntour anymore, as they are pretty much a thing of the past.
Any recommendations?
Patriot
So, the only thing I can think of is that the bottom bracket is just old and it flexes too much for me, and I would like to get one that is much stronger than the original. It is the square peg design.
Will brackets made by Shimano fit? Are they all pretty much standard size? Or, do I need to try and find one made specifically by Suntour. Hardly anybody carries anything made by Suntour anymore, as they are pretty much a thing of the past.
Any recommendations?
Patriot