Originally Posted by
wrk101
If the cups are OK, great. I understand that idea. If the cups are not OK, then it isn't as simple as the $10 Shimano cartridge bb I put on my 1993 Peugeot.
True - but cups don't fail that easy. There is a 50/50 chance that you'll find worn cups or intact cups.
...and if you need replacements - that's where UO-8 junkers come in handy.
-Kurt