What makes this bottom bracket "Universal"?
02-01-26 | 10:30 AM
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What makes this bottom bracket "Universal"?
Saw this in my eBay msgs this morning:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/287113287238
What makes it "universal?" It's not like the threadless Mavic bottom bracket with the chamfered edges on the rings.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/287113287238
What makes it "universal?" It's not like the threadless Mavic bottom bracket with the chamfered edges on the rings.
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02-01-26 | 10:43 AM
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Saw this in my eBay msgs this morning:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/287113287238
What makes it "universal?" It's not like the threadless Mavic bottom bracket with the chamfered edges on the rings.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/287113287238
What makes it "universal?" It's not like the threadless Mavic bottom bracket with the chamfered edges on the rings.
02-01-26 | 10:56 AM
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"Universal" probably means "fits any British thread BB shell, 1.37" x 24 TPI." Not really universaluniversal.
"Universal" probably means "fits any British thread BB shell, 1.37" x 24 TPI." Not really universaluniversal.
02-01-26 | 04:55 PM
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Yep. Suntour and/or Sugino made a similar one. Or two, maybe. Nominally a 115 or 118 spindle but with the ability to correct chain line by moving both adjustable cups one way or the other. Cannondale used them a bunch on mid 80’s ST setups. Bought one not long ago, NOS and a 115 but not enough adjustability to fit the crank that needed a 118. Needs a pin wrench to install and adjust, tho.
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