F fossala Retro Guru Aug 24, 2013 #1 I'm looking at getting a new bottom bracket for a Raleigh Randenneur I'm picking up today. What is the bottom bracket width on them? Thanks
I'm looking at getting a new bottom bracket for a Raleigh Randenneur I'm picking up today. What is the bottom bracket width on them? Thanks
T Tel Gold Trader Feedback View Aug 24, 2013 #3 Or do you mean the axle length? If so your best bet is to google which length for the crank that is fitted.
Or do you mean the axle length? If so your best bet is to google which length for the crank that is fitted.
F fossala Retro Guru Aug 24, 2013 #4 Thanks, it's first time I'm working with square BB (sorry I'm only 24...) I thought the lengths meant BB shell width.
Thanks, it's first time I'm working with square BB (sorry I'm only 24...) I thought the lengths meant BB shell width.
Old Ned Old School Grand Master Aug 24, 2013 #5 The standard width is 68mm wide BB shell for English threading (ie - opposite threading each side). Italian threading (generally only found on Italian frames) is 70mm.
The standard width is 68mm wide BB shell for English threading (ie - opposite threading each side). Italian threading (generally only found on Italian frames) is 70mm.
T Tel Gold Trader Feedback View Aug 24, 2013 #6 fossala":g7sh60u6 said: Thanks, it's first time I'm working with square BB (sorry I'm only 24...) I thought the lengths meant BB shell width. Click to expand... Generally width refers to the shell width, length refers to axle (spindle) length.... Did you get the bike today?
fossala":g7sh60u6 said: Thanks, it's first time I'm working with square BB (sorry I'm only 24...) I thought the lengths meant BB shell width. Click to expand... Generally width refers to the shell width, length refers to axle (spindle) length.... Did you get the bike today?