Newbie 1991 GT Tequesta Build - help!

MrBen

Dirt Disciple
Hi,

I'm finally get round to sorting out the 1991 GT Tequesta that I picked up from this very forum last year - but its my first retro build (and first build!) that I've done and I've got a bit stuck.

Any advice on the following would be amazing!

It needs a new bottom bracket - it didn't come with one. Any idea what size I need? There seem to be loads? http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shim ... -prod71369

I can't shift the allen key bolts that are holding the brakes on (front and rear U brake) - other than brute force is there anything I can do to loosen them?

Cheers!
 
Re:

Ok so, you'll need an English thread for starters. Measure the width of the bottom bracket shell on the frame, probably 68mm. The axle length depends largely on what chainset you'll be using. Sheldon Brown has a crib sheet which covers quite a number of chainset options http://www.sheldonbrown.com/bbsize.html

Re the stuck bolts, I would try a little penetrating oil as a first option.

Good luck :)
 
Thank you! Thats super helpful - I now understand how to measure a bottom bracket :)

Its a 68mm. Just need to figure out how long I need the spindles for a 91 Suntour XCE triple now!
 
Thank you! Thats super helpful - I now understand how to measure a bottom bracket :)

Its a 68mm. Just need to figure out how long I need the spindles for a 91 Suntour XCE triple now!
Did you sort out spindle length? I’m about to make the same replacement and I’m trapped looking at what feels like infinite options.
 
I have the same quest!
Literally a 91 Tequesta, I haven't started it yet though because it came with all the wrong parts and I don't have the right ones yet.
Show us some photos! 😁
 
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