lastpubrunner
Retro Guru
Hi there,
I'm interested in swopping one of my bikes for a French frame.
The advert states that the headset is French and that the BB is French, 'adapted for the Mavic style threadless'.
I'm concerned about what 'adapted' might mean, and what implications might there be in choosing a chainset ?
Would it not be possible to have the BB 're-threaded' (i'm not sure of the technical terminology) to take an English BB ?
Although the thread is different, will the diameter of the BB still be 68mm ?
I really like the frame which is Columbus tubing, but I don't want to buy something for which it is very difficult to source parts.
Are there any implications/pitfalls of which I should be aware ?
Any advice, gratefully received.
I'm interested in swopping one of my bikes for a French frame.
The advert states that the headset is French and that the BB is French, 'adapted for the Mavic style threadless'.
I'm concerned about what 'adapted' might mean, and what implications might there be in choosing a chainset ?
Would it not be possible to have the BB 're-threaded' (i'm not sure of the technical terminology) to take an English BB ?
Although the thread is different, will the diameter of the BB still be 68mm ?
I really like the frame which is Columbus tubing, but I don't want to buy something for which it is very difficult to source parts.
Are there any implications/pitfalls of which I should be aware ?
Any advice, gratefully received.