E-type Square Taper 73mm BB?
10-27-07, 05:58 AM
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E-type Square Taper 73mm BB?
It looks like the el-cheapo UN-25 is made in a 73mm e-type, but who sells it? I'd like to find a UN-72 but they're long gone. Any non-Shimano options I should look at?
10-27-07, 06:20 AM
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Jenson has the Shimano BB-UN26 in 73mm x 122.5 for $12. Here is the URL:
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...m+Bracket.aspx
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...m+Bracket.aspx
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Your best bet will probably be ebay. Those BB weren't ever very common. If you are in love with the frame a new crankset might be in order as the Octilink version is still widely available.
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See this link, he might have one available: https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/355809-73mm-bottom-brackets.html
