Orbea frames and Campag BB - incompatible?
Hi, I'm trying to fit Campag Ultra Torque BB cups to a Orbea Mitis 2 aluminium frame.
Since the Orbea 'should' be English threaded I wouldn't think this should be a problem.
However, it seems to want an inordinate amount of torque to fit the LHS BB cup! RHS went in just fine.
I mean seriously, half way in and I'm really going to have to force it. :?
Something is not right.
It also took a lot of effort and helping the BB tool along with a hammer to get the old-style bracket out.
Anyone had similar experiences?
Will I need to get the frames bracket reamed out?
I see on this forum http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index ... 51679.html
that they say "you will never find a Spanish frame set up for Italian components".
Which worries me a bit! :shock:
Since the Orbea 'should' be English threaded I wouldn't think this should be a problem.
However, it seems to want an inordinate amount of torque to fit the LHS BB cup! RHS went in just fine.
I mean seriously, half way in and I'm really going to have to force it. :?
Something is not right.
It also took a lot of effort and helping the BB tool along with a hammer to get the old-style bracket out.
Anyone had similar experiences?
Will I need to get the frames bracket reamed out?
I see on this forum http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index ... 51679.html
that they say "you will never find a Spanish frame set up for Italian components".
Which worries me a bit! :shock:
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Take it to a GOOD bike shop, get the BB shell faced and the threads chased. That should sort it.0
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Threads shouldn't need forcing - the frame needs prepping properly and shame on the shop that sold it in that conditionMake mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..0
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Cheers lads.
Took it to Prologue in East Sheen. £10 and a coffee later - sorted!
They even fitted the cups.
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