In a message dated 11/2/03 11:36:32 AM, jschaer@columbus.rr.com writes:
Morning Jon,
<< I have a mid-70's PX-10 or similar. The headset is a Stronglight
Competition, but the BB is unlabeled. The fixed cup is 8-sided, and the
adjusting side is 6-sided. I'm assuming French threading. It feels smooth,
so I want to use it, but I'd like to service it. The spindle is 118mm, and
had a Stronglight 93 mounted.
A) Are there any tools available besides an adjustable wrench to remove the
fixed cup? The size appears to be 38mm.
B) The 93 crankset is a 170mm (on a 64cm frame!), which I don't want. I'm
not restoring, so authenticity isn't an issue. Anyone have suggestions on
crank models likely to be available in 175mm that would properly fit the
118mm spindle? >>
Yes, I'm quite sure it's French.
A) VAR makes a fixed cup tool specifically for Stronglight (not inexpensive). For years I have used a 12pt 1 1/2" socket with very good results (not cheap, but much less than a VAR tool!).
B) TA
Cheers,
Chuck Brooks
Malta, NY