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Old 06-21-16 | 09:19 AM
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BB Compatibility Question
My wife currently has a Mercier Elle from BD from a few years ago.

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The current BB is described as "Sealed Cartridge, Square taper, 68x118mm". I'm wondering if I were to strip the group off this bike could I swap in a 5700 group with an english threaded BB from my bike without issue?
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Transfer the BB with the Cranks.
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Old 06-21-16 | 09:29 AM
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Transfer the BB with the Cranks.
That's the plan. I just don't know if the BB shell on the frame is compatible. All those different standards confuse me.
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Old 06-21-16 | 09:42 AM
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The 68mm BB is the giveaway. It is English threaded as are most bikes now.
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Originally Posted by davidad
The 68mm BB is the giveaway. It is English threaded as are most bikes now.
Hah, maybe to you it is. That's why I was asking. All I needed to know! Thanks!!
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