O oaep7 Retro Guru Aug 27, 2010 #1 Hello, I assumed the BB type would be Italian but the Campag BB I bought will not thread in. Can anyone confirm the type of BB used by ALAN. Thanks!
Hello, I assumed the BB type would be Italian but the Campag BB I bought will not thread in. Can anyone confirm the type of BB used by ALAN. Thanks!
M monty dog Senior Retro Guru Aug 27, 2010 #2 The one I had was Italian threaded - but it was a 1980s model. I know it was Italian because the non-drive side kept unscrewing.
The one I had was Italian threaded - but it was a 1980s model. I know it was Italian because the non-drive side kept unscrewing.
F fiks Retro Guru Aug 28, 2010 #3 BSC have a left hand threaded fixed cup, whilst Italian is right hand threaded on both sides. Have a look at the threads and see which way they go.
BSC have a left hand threaded fixed cup, whilst Italian is right hand threaded on both sides. Have a look at the threads and see which way they go.
O oaep7 Retro Guru Aug 29, 2010 #4 Took frame into LBS after the Italian BB would not fit and it turns out according to LBS spanner my early 1970's Italian ALAN is English thread!!
Took frame into LBS after the Italian BB would not fit and it turns out according to LBS spanner my early 1970's Italian ALAN is English thread!!
Iwasgoodonce Old School Grand Master Aug 29, 2010 #5 When are you going to give us a photograph or two?
O oaep7 Retro Guru Aug 29, 2010 #6 It's a work in progress but I might post a few snaps later! Cheers
O oaep7 Retro Guru Sep 4, 2010 #7 Pic as requested. The frame has no braze ons so it's just got to be fixed. Attachments P1000772pp.webp 50.1 KB · Views: 1,459 P1000773pp.webp 50.2 KB · Views: 1,460
