VIntage Campagnolo Bottom Bracket - Where to buy?
1981.
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I need to replace the BB in my Gitanes, specs seem a bit odd and I can't find anything on the the 'bay - anyone have any ideas where I could get a Campy BB of the following spec:
118mm Axle Length
BB Shell 68mm
Thread 1.370 x 24 tpi
Any help would be gratefully received, I've given up trawling the auction sites.
118mm Axle Length
BB Shell 68mm
Thread 1.370 x 24 tpi
Any help would be gratefully received, I've given up trawling the auction sites.
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Give J D Whisker a call - they have been long time 'campy' specialists.
http://www.hotfroguk.co.uk/Companies/J- ... ing-CyclesCommon sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom0 -
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If neither of those can help, try http://www.campyoldy.co.uk/Carlsberg don't make cycle clothing, but if they did it would probably still not be as good as Assos0
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Another possibility..worth a phone call if only to check out likely sources:
http://www.campyoldy.co.uk/index.htmCommon sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom0 -
Thanks guys, I'll send them all an email/call.
It's a bit of a weird position to be in, was given a vintage frame, complete with vintage Campy groupset to be my first geared bike.
But the BB was seized onto the crank arm - bit of heat and force later I have a farked BB and crank arm but at least it's out of the frame.
Thought it would be cheap to fix-up and use as a hack, now with this BB shell issue its becoming an expensive fix.
So, should I split the bike and components and buy a second hand geared (couple of hundred quid off Ebay).
Or do I man it out, look for any original components and try to fix her up as best I can (bearing in mind I'm getting quickly bored of this project).0 -
1981. wrote:Thanks guys, I'll send them all an email/call.
It's a bit of a weird position to be in, was given a vintage frame, complete with vintage Campy groupset to be my first geared bike.
But the BB was seized onto the crank arm - bit of heat and force later I have a farked BB and crank arm but at least it's out of the frame.
Thought it would be cheap to fix-up and use as a hack, now with this BB shell issue its becoming an expensive fix.
So, should I split the bike and components and buy a second hand geared (couple of hundred quid off Ebay).
Or do I man it out, look for any original components and try to fix her up as best I can (bearing in mind I'm getting quickly bored of this project).
Much depends on the quality of the frame - pic would help?
I would 'man it out' if the frame is good.
- some of my restorations here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41489547@N04/Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom0 -
NervexProf wrote:
Much depends on the quality of the frame - pic would help?
I would 'man it out' if the frame is good.
- some of my restorations here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41489547@N04/
NervexPrfo - thank you! You're projects have spurned me on to 'man it out' - I'll get some picks of the frame/components this weekend. You've got some lovely bikes in there!0 -
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Thanks for the pics 1981 - the frame is highly preservable - some links for you here, covering Gitane, Colombus Cromos tubing - and a pic of Prugnat, short point lugs which appear to have been used on your frame.
Have you considered a refinish, using powder coating? - much more durable being 50 microns thick, rather than the 5 microns normally found on a wet spray finish.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gitane
http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Gitane
http://www.equusbicycle.com/bike/columb ... schart.htm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25373440@N00/261373832/Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom0 -
Great, good to know it's a go'er with the frame, and thanks for all the links – I love finding out about stuff.
Nigel from Campyoldy is helping me out, and may have a c/set+BB to fit.
It's not from the same groupset, so in the first instance I'm just going to get it on the road - after that I may be into matching collars and cuffs in terms of it's groupset and may even go for a new paintjob.
One of my rides is already powdercoated, and although I like the finish ease of use and toughness, I think I'd go for enamel if it was to be re-done.
Again, though - thanks for all the links and info. Hopefully it won't be that soon before she's on the road.0 -
You have made good progress 1981.
Some decals for Gitane here: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Cyclomondo_ ... itleDesc=1
- and Atlantic Boulevard seem highly rated on the forum for a re-enamel
link here: http://www.atlantic-boulevard.co.uk/
Looking forward to seeing pics of 'her' refurbed and ready to roll!
Best of luck...and stick at it.Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom0 -
OK, an update - just installed new cranks and spent today overhauling the front & rear derailleurs.
Next up getting the wheels checked.
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Looking good, very good.Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom0
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Looking good, very good.Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom0
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Looking good, very good.Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom0
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I have a question. Probably a stupid one. Anyway. Campy has only recently gotten away from square taper b/b's. Has their b/b changed over the years? I mean, square taper was used for a good long time. What's the difference between an "early" one and a "later" one? If anything?0
