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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

09-15-14, 07:29 AM

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80s Japanese Fuji BB replacement suggestion?

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Posted By JoePeri

Been riding the new UN55 BB without problems on...

Been riding the new UN55 BB without problems on the Fuji, despite the 70MM shell size. So it worked out! Chainline was also good with the 127mm spindle, no problems shifting, no chain suck. ...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

09-08-14, 06:39 AM

Replies: 34

80s Japanese Fuji BB replacement suggestion?

Views: 13,428

Posted By JoePeri

I just don't see how grease would make any...

I just don't see how grease would make any difference in this case. Maybe you have a defective UN55 or it isn't screwed in all the way. I think the only purpose of greasing these threads on the...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

09-07-14, 09:47 PM

Replies: 34

80s Japanese Fuji BB replacement suggestion?

Views: 13,428

Posted By JoePeri

RubeRad - I put in the new BB because the old BB...

RubeRad - I put in the new BB because the old BB was creaking and popping :)

Anyway, I only did a 10 minute test ride. That said, I did try many gear settings, and I also did a couple of up...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

09-07-14, 06:15 PM

Replies: 34

80s Japanese Fuji BB replacement suggestion?

Views: 13,428

Posted By JoePeri

Well, I pulled out the old cup & cone, and...

Well, I pulled out the old cup & cone, and spindle, and replaced it with a UN55 BB Square Taper Bottom Bracket (68x127.5mm).

After cleaning everything up (the old BB was full on 30+ year old...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-26-14, 05:16 PM

Replies: 34

80s Japanese Fuji BB replacement suggestion?

Views: 13,428

Posted By JoePeri

Yeah, well, I do plan to keep all the parts...

Yeah, well, I do plan to keep all the parts anyway just in case!

I want to see if the sealed cartridge solution worked for anyone since I want to just simply replace it every couple of years or so...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-26-14, 05:10 PM

Replies: 34

80s Japanese Fuji BB replacement suggestion?

Views: 13,428

Posted By JoePeri

Sweet - does your S12-S have a triple like mine? ...

Sweet - does your S12-S have a triple like mine?

(Edit: OK, you answered that already, I didn't see it at first. Even better that your Fuji also has probably the same triple crank. The new BB...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-24-14, 06:58 PM

Replies: 34

80s Japanese Fuji BB replacement suggestion?

Views: 13,428

Posted By JoePeri

Thanks for the replies. Man, I am still...

Thanks for the replies. Man, I am still confused as to the best option. I am actually a bit hesitant to pull apart the BB until I have a plan since I rely on this bike so much. I also don't...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-24-14, 11:09 AM

Replies: 34

80s Japanese Fuji BB replacement suggestion?

Views: 13,428

Posted By JoePeri

80s Japanese Fuji BB replacement suggestion?

So I've been riding an early 80s Fuji S-12S for some years now and replacing things as they wear out. Anyway, it is time for the BB to get some attention. I really would rather put in a cartridge...

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