Bottom bracket newbie question

Jimmy2021

Old School Hero
Sorry if I'm asking a stupid question but I'm at my new project (thread coming soon) and the bottom bracket supplied with the frame is wobbly (Shimano BB UN72)
Get a new one, you say...
Yes, however both cups are right threaded (clockwise to tighten).
How are they called?
Italian?
French?
What's the best place to get one without breaking the bank?
Thanks
 
Should say on the bb what it is.
Italian is quite common, 70mm shell width.
You can always measure the axle width too.

I don't think shimano made any French bbs, and they are rare, unless you're in a French Brocante looking at €10 bikes😉
But they definitely wont have a un72 in them

VP make inexpensive but quite good bbs.
If there's a risk is going to break the bank, the bank must be very small and fragile😄
 
Sorry, forgot to add pictures.
The BB and the frame, in case it helps
 

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