What kind of bottom bracket do I have?
From: Jobst Brandt
The four kinds of BB threads in common use today are:
|
Diameter |
Pitch |
Right cup thread |
Left cup thread |
Italian |
36mm |
24F tpi |
Right |
Right |
Britsh |
1.370" |
24F tpi |
Left |
Right |
French |
35mm |
1mm |
Right |
Right |
Swiss |
35mm |
1mm |
Left |
Right |
Unless there is something wrong with the right hand cup it should not be
removed but should be wiped clean and greased from the left side. The thread
type is usually marked on the face of both left and right cups. Swiss threads
are rare but if you have one it is good to know before attempting removal.
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