Bottom Bracket adapter
08-27-07 | 09:34 PM
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stringbreaker
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Bikes: specialized crossroads hybrid 2006 Raleigh Cadent 2 1971 Schwinn Varsity, 1972 Schwinn Continental, 1977 Schwinn Volare (frame)
Bottom Bracket adapter
I recieved the bottom bracket adapter from Harris Cyclery today and as I looked at it I wondered to myself which side goes where. Has anyone used this think? According to Sheldon the left handed internal thread go to the right which I assume is the chain ring side. I didn't realize the threads were opposite. Oh well its gonna be cool
08-27-07 | 11:45 PM
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Not for many moons! 
Sheldon is correct (as always) and your assumption is correct also!
They are. And you're right, it is!
(gonna be coool)
(gonna be coool)
08-28-07 | 03:35 AM
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The FMF adapter I used on my Continental installed with the three allen head screws on the left, non drive side. I recently picked up a used, non-FMF adapter (with no instructions), and installed it the same way. But after installing the cartridge BB this past weekend, I believe this adapter should be flipped with the allen heads on the drive side. The BB threaded in--- in the opposite direction from the rotation of the cranks. So would pedal action slowly losen the BB? Another difference is that the used one is narrower than the FMF, so the lip of the Shimano UN54 BB does not thread up tight to the side of the adapter. I'll figure this all out eventually!
Best of luck on yours Stringbreaker. What type of crankset do you plan to use?
Best of luck on yours Stringbreaker. What type of crankset do you plan to use?
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08-28-07 | 06:21 AM
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stringbreaker
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From: wa. State
Bikes: specialized crossroads hybrid 2006 Raleigh Cadent 2 1971 Schwinn Varsity, 1972 Schwinn Continental, 1977 Schwinn Volare (frame)
Not sure what I'm going to use. I have an older but three piece Shwinn item but I'm not too enamored with it I would like to use Shimano modern stuff. For a BB I want to go with Shimano. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. I'm trying to figure out the length of BB to use but there again. I'm getting more confused. Chainline and all that stuff. I'll take suggestions again
