Originally Posted by
jtarver
The French BB...where to begin. You're semi-screwed, maybe.
Originally Posted by
soderbiker
@ weavers
just as jtarver put it , Gitane = french .
Cheers
T
Wrong [most probably].
Originally Posted by
weavers
Question, what size is a '77 Gitane bottom bracket?
BSC/british/ISO, whatever you like to call it [most probably].
1.37(5)" x 24 tpi.
Yes, I know, Gitanes are french.
No, that doesn't mean they used all french threading - just like they didn't use all french parts (at that time).
Originally Posted by
weavers
...
is there a cheap and easy solution to my problem?
Yes. This:
Originally Posted by
big chainring
First I'd find the problem.
May just be the BB isnt adjusted and is loose. Back off the lockring on the non-drive side and tighten the BB cup. See if the play goes away. BB's loosen up all the time and on an old bike like that It may not have ever been adjusted.
Also tighten the crank arm bolts to the spindle.
See if these two simple things solve your problem.
Good-luck