Bottom bracket stripped

johnbaxter
johnbaxter Posts: 7
edited October 2008 in Workshop
Hi folks, The bottom bracket threads on my racer (Derosa) are stripped. Does anyone know what I can do to get this fixed? can they be retapped? Hope thats not the bike goosed............

Thanks John

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    have a chat with Argosracing.

    link in the MTB tech links sticky. :wink:
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • robbarker
    robbarker Posts: 1,367
    You can get the retapped for sure if it's a steel frame, not such a definite if it's aluminium. As Nick says, Argos will sort you out. If all else fails you can have the shell tapered and a "threadless" bottom bracket fitted - they are made specifically to cope with this eventuality. Argos or SJS will put you right.
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Argos can handle aluminium they'll just sleeve it with steel so better than original. Last time I had this done was £30 I think. You'll need to strip your frame, chainset, chain will suffice I thnk and get it to Argos or your LBS might be able to assist here and be a staging post with them having an account with Argos.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • johnbaxter
    johnbaxter Posts: 7
    Many thanks for the answers.... the bottom brackets measure 36mm dia by 75mm wide. Most kits seem to say 68shell by various lengths. Any idea how i know if these will fit?

    Thanks again John

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