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No thank you, @bagpuss and @Craigmount have been helpful already. You reminded me I must close this thread, sorry!

That is so cool!

Thanks, much appreciated, PM on the way. Yes, last week I spoke to LBS recommended by someone I trust for that. They regularly refurb vintage bikes and will to thread cleaning and BB shell facing. Frame will be going there once I have all the bits together. Unfortunately they can’t do it while...

I tried an British bb and it didn’t thread in more than 1/3rd, rough count indicates 26 TPI, but there is also minor damage to threads. Want to try a 26TPI before going threadless.

Thanks, that is much appreciated.

Cheers, fingers crossed!

@Craigmount helped me out with some 26TPI headset bits, excellent communication and fairly priced. Top chap :)

Thanks @bagpuss and @mdvineng . I had a quick look and they do seem to be easy to get hold of, and cheap(ish). Is there anything to look out for axle length wise, or do they measure the same? And also, I assume as these thread into each other and are held in place by pressure, using a 68mm BB in...

Thanks. Hadn’t thought of that actually. Any specific reason over going threaded?

Thanks, much appreciated!

It is a 1968-1970 Carlton. I am after a square taper axle set.

After going through eBay for a week I am coming up empty handed. The closest I can get is a non-drive side cup and lock ring, but no complete BB set. I don’t suppose anyone has a 26TPI Raleigh type bottom bracket they are happy to sell? I am stuck with this Carlton frame until I sort this out...

Hi all, I am after a 1” threaded headset, 26TPI. As long as the cup/cone surfaces are decent I am not too fussed about the looks. Happy to trade or simply buy it off someone. Thanks! Nieky

For £5 is happy to give that a go! I’ll message you. Thanks!

I spotted that one, but it is listed as 1 1/8” and as 25.4mm (= 1”), so I’m not sure what it actually is.

Thanks. After measuring it a few times I ampretty sure it is a 1” 26 TPI steerer. Is there a good place to pick up a headset? Recutting threads should be last resort I feel (unless I am being silly here).

Nice! Do I spot a cheeky few bits of Microsoft R10 there?

Hi all, I just picked up a replacement fork for my Carlton frame of ebay. I have two headsets lying around, but I can't get the cup and locknut screwed on the steerer. I remembered that the fork was advertised as vintage Carton/Raleigh/Dawes but without a date, so I now suspect it may well have...

Yes, that is what I am thinking of doing. With all the hills around here I don't fancy riding fixed. Now to find a sensible 120mm OLD 5 speed rear wheel. Any clues as to look out for? I am a bit worried about not being able to inspect cup/cone before purchase...

Thanks, that is helpful. It cleaned up nicely, and the rim (Wilber Super Champion Modele 58 ) is in good Nick, so hopefully I can make use of it. Not sure what riding a double fixed is like though… I guess it would make for a 2 gear setup, but the practicality of swapping your rear wheel around...