MAK2
08-03-00, 09:07 AM
How can I tell if my bike is italian or english threaded?
Road Cycling - English or Italian threading?
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Xavier
08-03-00, 11:41 AM
Sir,
Either stick one or the other or take it to a shop.
Either stick one or the other or take it to a shop.
steaktaco
09-22-08, 11:25 AM
No. Don't thread one in unless you want to strip your bottom bracket shell. Italian in righty-tighty on both sides.
BananaTugger
09-22-08, 11:27 AM
Measure the width of the shell.
68mm = English/BSA.
70mm = Italian.
68mm = English/BSA.
70mm = Italian.
bbattle
09-22-08, 11:59 AM
English bb cartridge will slide right through an Italian bb. It should take you about a second to figure it out.
What bike do you have?
What bike do you have?