[RBW] Thanks! RE: Replace bottom bracket question

Tue, 04 May 2010 18:38:51 -0700

Thanks to everyone who replied - a huge help.  And thanks for the reminder about the frame saver....I was so intent on getting the bike put back together that I almost forgot that item.  Bought the stuff and sprayed the frame thoroughly.  And will replace the BB.

Very Appreciative -
Joan
 > The original bottom bracket (Shimano BB 6500), which of course was removed
> prior to sending the frame away, has some surface rust.  Most of it is near
> the thicker right hand side.  The worst is a one inch square patch that I've
> tried gently to remove but isn't budging.
>
> I'm not much of a mechanic and I'm hoping the collective wisdom here can
> help me with whether or not I should replace the bottom bracket.
> Thanks much,
> Joan
>
I'd just replace the BB with a new one. They aren't expensive, and
doing it now might mean not having to disassemble the cranks for
another 7 years. It's also an excellent time to put some Frame Saver
or other rustproofing inside the tubes while it's fresh and unbuilt,
might prevent those patches of inner surface rust from recurring..

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Bill Connell
St. Paul, MN

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