Originally Posted by alk
thanks. it's not that the BB was installed backwards, i checked that. the 1987 suntour catalog shows 109mm for Superbe Pro, but this is the later indexed group. the specifications must have changed when the new Superbe Pro was introduced.
http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/v/...ge+21.jpg.html
the logos on the bottom bracket i have indicate the pre-1986 group, so i'll assume it's a track BB from that period. so i'll be looking for a new BB. anyone have one?
I just pulled a NOS Superbe Pro BB out that I have and checked it out. It's english threading and my calipers put it at 112mm. I don't think you can put the spindle in backwards because when I pushed the cups, bearings and spindle together it appears the same amount sticks out both sides. I'm not positive but I think you could also use the parts from a Sugino BB also. In answer to your question of "Anyone have one", Yes but here's the story. I am kind of partial to it for it is part of a complete NOS Superbe Pro group that I have that I am using for a build. The thing is though that I need an Italian Superbe Pro BB. I found a guy on this forum that had one but he wanted a pretty penny for it. I'm only hanging on to it in case I need it trade for an Italian Superbe Pro BB. So if anyone is reading this and has an Italian Superbe Pro BB(NOS) reasonably available then its yours for the same price.