Repair bottom bracket shell threads

thistle_

Does anybody know any companies I can contact to have the stripped threads in my (alloy) frame repaired - with an insert or a helicoil?

Bottom bracket is a Hollowtech II.

LBS at home and at work have suggested BETD and Argos - any others?

redvee

Argos will ream and sleeve the BB shell, a steel sleeve in an alloy frame will be a lot better. They did a frame of mine in the past.

toys19

Argos do a great job, alternatively have you tried running a BB thread tool through it? I have one if you are in Exeter and will happily have a go for you. I have fixed a few like this, if it is too far gone then Argos do the best job. I have also heard good things about BETD.

cooldad

You do get threadless BBs in square taper, but haven't seen an HTII one. Might be out there somewhere.

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/prestine-thr ... prod16505/

thistle_

toys19 wrote:

Argos do a great job, alternatively have you tried running a BB thread tool through it?

One LBS said they could fix it, but all they did was run the taps through it and suggested some loctite. To be fair it did make it better, but it's only postponing the inevitable and as the frame is all in bits I've sent it off for a proper repair.

I tried ringing Argos and there was no answer, so dropped them an email and got no reply?

cooldad wrote:

You do get threadless BBs in square taper, but haven't seen an HTII one. Might be out there somewhere.
<span class="skimlinks-unlinked">http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/prestine-threadless-68mm-sealed-bearing-bottom-bracket-for-frames-with-damaged-threads-prod16505</span>/

I had a look but couldn't find one. I did wonder if you could ream the shell and put in a press fit bottom bracket but I didn't think the shell would be big enough.

toys19

I emailed last time and got fast response.
Tel: 0117 9724730
Fax: 0117 9724730
Email: sales@argoscycles.com