Vintage Raleigh bottom bracket threading
01-29-18, 07:53 PM
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Vintage Raleigh bottom bracket threading
I recently bought a Raleigh Gran Tour from 1983 or 1984.
Am I correct that this will have Standard British 24 TPI threading in the bottom bracket, rather than Nottingham-specific 26 TPI?
And if that's correct, any reason why I cannot use a regular Shimano cartridge BB, assuming proper spindle length?
That is, any reason other than the heresy of using a cheap disposable BB in a beautiful full 531 vintage lightweight frame?
Am I correct that this will have Standard British 24 TPI threading in the bottom bracket, rather than Nottingham-specific 26 TPI?
And if that's correct, any reason why I cannot use a regular Shimano cartridge BB, assuming proper spindle length?
That is, any reason other than the heresy of using a cheap disposable BB in a beautiful full 531 vintage lightweight frame?
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01-29-18, 09:17 PM
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And I think the general rule of Raleighs is from 1972 onward to you don't need to worry about the funky old Raleigh special threading. (*Some possible exceptions) My 1972 Super Course is standard English threading.
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01-29-18, 09:29 PM
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If it makes you feel any better, buy an expensive disposable BB.
JK. When do we see pics?
JK. When do we see pics?
01-30-18, 08:18 AM
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Yeah, well, I've had a Phil Wood in my custom Jeff Lyon for 15 years now and have never hardly touched the thing.
This Raleigh is not going to be strictly a period build, and I guess Shimano cartridge BBs have now thoroughly proved themselves.
Wait for the big reveal with pix. Need to decide on rims and a few other things.
I'm more of an Italo-phile, so I may come back with a question or two, but this forum is sure the place to ask, thanks.
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I recently bought a Raleigh Gran Tour from 1983 or 1984.
Am I correct that this will have Standard British 24 TPI threading in the bottom bracket, rather than Nottingham-specific 26 TPI?
And if that's correct, any reason why I cannot use a regular Shimano cartridge BB, assuming proper spindle length?
That is, any reason other than the heresy of using a cheap disposable BB in a beautiful full 531 vintage lightweight frame?
Am I correct that this will have Standard British 24 TPI threading in the bottom bracket, rather than Nottingham-specific 26 TPI?
And if that's correct, any reason why I cannot use a regular Shimano cartridge BB, assuming proper spindle length?
That is, any reason other than the heresy of using a cheap disposable BB in a beautiful full 531 vintage lightweight frame?
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Gorgeous bike. Will you please show us a close up photo of the Raleigh Heron head badge? Thanks.
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