Am I reading this correctly?
02-13-12 | 05:15 PM
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Am I reading this correctly?
Not that I was going to do this with my Raleigh Sports, I was only weighing my options if I decided I wanted a different crankset. Question is in case I did want to go a different route, could I use this?
https://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2009...-brackets.html
https://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2009...-brackets.html
02-13-12 | 05:54 PM
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The sports had Raleigh threads, 26tpi instead of 24. Typically an English cup will screw in about 3 turns and then bind up. You can either re-tap to 24 tpi or use the V-O unit; it works fairly well though most I've seen develop a mild creak sooner or later. Fortunately the Sports doesn't encourage really hard riding.
02-13-12 | 05:55 PM
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From the link: "We have tried these on British, French, and Swiss frames and they work perfectly. I don't know if they will work in the odd Raleigh BB shells since we don't have frames to test them in. These BB will make it cost effective to put a lot of great old frames back on the road, especially Swiss threaded Motobecanes."
In addition to different threading, some of the older Nottingham-built Raleigh BB shells were also wider--either 71mm or 76mm wide, according to Sheldon Brown (https://sheldonbrown.com/harris/bottombrackets.html). Perhaps someone more knowledgeable re Raleighs can add something about the odd Raleigh BB shells, such as which Raleigh models came with the non-standard size BB shells? The threading isn't an issue with these threadless VO BBs, but the width might be.
In addition to different threading, some of the older Nottingham-built Raleigh BB shells were also wider--either 71mm or 76mm wide, according to Sheldon Brown (https://sheldonbrown.com/harris/bottombrackets.html). Perhaps someone more knowledgeable re Raleighs can add something about the odd Raleigh BB shells, such as which Raleigh models came with the non-standard size BB shells? The threading isn't an issue with these threadless VO BBs, but the width might be.
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02-13-12 | 06:26 PM
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The bearing surfaces and the spindle itself bearing surfaces have had water in it at some time in it's life. Are there quality after market spindles and cups that can be used on my Raleigh Sports? Any recommendations?
Or am I going to have to scrounge up a good used set?
Or am I going to have to scrounge up a good used set?
02-13-12 | 06:26 PM
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Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
02-13-12 | 06:43 PM
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Not that I was going to do this with my Raleigh Sports, I was only weighing my options if I decided I wanted a different crankset. Question is in case I did want to go a different route, could I use this?
https://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2009...-brackets.html
https://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2009...-brackets.html
02-13-12 | 06:58 PM
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Your right. I don't want to get rid of the cottered crank. I kind of like the nostalgic look.
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