Old bottom bracket
06-15-05, 08:55 PM
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Old bottom bracket
I have an early '70's shauff road bike with a pressed cup bottom bracket. The inside diameter of the BB shell is 40mm and, obviously, isn't threaded. I was wondering if there are any conversion kits to change this over so I can use modern bottom brackets.
06-15-05, 09:05 PM
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06-16-05, 05:21 AM
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Do you know what the outside diameter of that is, I've found that those are designed for the solid cranks and are usually to big.
I have since found out that those conversion kits are indeed too large for the bb shell currently on my frame. My goal is to upgrade to cartridge system so I don't have to deal with finding parts all the time, plus I would really like to have some choices as to equipment.
I have since found out that those conversion kits are indeed too large for the bb shell currently on my frame. My goal is to upgrade to cartridge system so I don't have to deal with finding parts all the time, plus I would really like to have some choices as to equipment.
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06-16-05, 06:07 AM
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If the cups and races are still clean, you can still get bearings for it.
