On 21 Feb 2006 at 21:15, Steve Leitgen wrote:
> A local shop guy has a Mondia and I have a Raleigh with french BBs.
> Finding parts can be a problem. (I'm missing the adjustable cup) An
> English cup seem so fit but.... Do I trust it?
>
> So, is it possible to tap the BB out to Italian thread? Will it weaken
> (or crack) the BB shell? French is 35X1 and Italian 36X1. Will that
> 1mm. be a problem?
I had the adjustable cup side of the BB shell on my PX-10 retapped Italian. I guess your probability of success depends upon the thickness of the shell. The PX-10's BB lug is Nervex, if that helps at all.
jeverett3@earthlink.net (John V. Everett)