Originally Posted by
madpogue
That's called the fixed cup. Is the bottom bracket REALLY loose, left-to-right? If not, you probably won't be able to tighten down the fixed cup anyway, because unless there's a LOT of left-right play, then the adjustable cup (non-drive side) is probably threaded too far in. So yeah, as dsecribed above, you'd be wise to open it up and re-lubricate it anyway, and put it back together properly.
Not really, the play in the pedals is barely noticeable. I wouldn't even have paid attention to the pedals/cranks and the bottom bracket, if the limit screws did the trick and eliminated the rubbing noise. About a year ago, I had a similar chain rubbing noise to the front derailleur and turning one of the limit screws (was it a L limit screw? I do not recall,exactly) eliminated the rubbing noise. Then I replaced the gear cables and casings just last week, and the chain rubbing noise started again.
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Originally Posted by
dedhed
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Originally Posted by
MeadMan2
Ride 70 miles with the fixed cup that far out and the complete bottom bracket will more likely than not be destroyed.
There's a good chance I am riding this bike with the bottom bracket in this shape for about an year already.
P.S. Bought this vintage Schwinn bike from an old man for $65, last year, and have been riding it since. As I said the bike rides great. I am planning to clean it up and paint the bike when I find time, since I like this bike, very much.
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