Originally Posted by legalize_it
the non-drive locking is NOT reverse threaded. lockring on track hubs are reverse threaded, but not BB lockrings.
the drive side or fixed cup is reverse threaded on most bikes, although there are many italian and french exceptions. sometimes removing the fixed cup is a piece of cake, sometimes it is extremely difficult. the most important thing is to make sure you are trying to turn it the right way. putting the flats of the fixed cup in a vise and turning the frame will remove the most stubborn of cups, if the vise blocks are square enough to hold the cup that is....
Thank You,
You are correct - sorry
I am trying to visualize it from my desk as my French Bicycle has the Reverse Threaded(Swiss) Right Fixed Cup. However the Left Side Cup(Lockring) is "normal" "clockwise" to tighten.