Re: [CR] TA BB Cup Markings ?

(Example: Framebuilders:Tony Beek)

Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:42:33 -0600
From: Eric Burns <theej@mchsi.com>
To: r cielec <teaat4p@yahoo.com>
References: <598842.35769.qm@web53601.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
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Cc: Classic Rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR] TA BB Cup Markings ?


r cielec wrote:
> Ahoy !
> I can't search the Archive to save my soul.
> Can someone please point me toward the description of the markings on TA bot brkt cups that indicate Brit, French, Ital etc. thread?
> I recall the presence and quantity of rings on the cup indicated the thread.
> Aussi: 1/4 inch ball bearing?
> Thank you.
> Richard Cielec
> Chicago, Illinois; U.S.A.

Richard,

According to Sutherlands, TA cups are marked as follows:

BSC: 2 rings

French: 1 ring

Italian: no ring

Hope it helps <g>

Rick Burns
Streator, IL usa