Ribble bottom bracket

revvers
revvers Posts: 81
edited January 2011 in Workshop
Anyone know what the correct BB to go on a Ribble Sportive carbon frame? I have a Shimano UN 54, but this seems a little reluctant and I don't want to force things (or get the thread cut unnecessarily) Thanks

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  • StevieDexter
    StevieDexter Posts: 142
    Drop them a quick email from the site regarding technical support. Despite what some say, I've always had very quick answers from them regarding any problems.
    Lead, Follow, or get out of the way...

    Ribble Gran Fondo
    Shimano 105
    CSN Superleggera XL50
    Speedplay X2
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  • revvers
    revvers Posts: 81
    Hello Steve, have done that, I was just being impatient!!
  • StevieDexter
    StevieDexter Posts: 142
    Haha

    I'm all out of usefullness then, sorry!
    Lead, Follow, or get out of the way...

    Ribble Gran Fondo
    Shimano 105
    CSN Superleggera XL50
    Speedplay X2
    Met SineThesis
    Sidi Ergo 2
    Garmin 705
  • Berk Bonebonce
    Berk Bonebonce Posts: 1,245
    Assuming your frame has an English bottom bracket shell, the drive side has reverse threads, ie. you turn it counter clockwise to screw it in. But, I guess you know something as obvious as that.
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    All Ribble frames are standard 68mm shell with English threading - unscrew in the direction the cranks turn i.e. align wrench on BB tool towards front wheel and push down.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • sturmey
    sturmey Posts: 964
    Does the UN54 say '68' on it or '73'?

    Have you greased all the threads liberally?

    Sometimes the cups are stubborn and will not thread in that last couple of mm leaving a small gap at the bottom bracket shell. I have seen brand new bikes sold like this so so long as they are tight I don't see it as a problem.

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