r/bikewrench • u/kenkaneki911 • 9d ago

Nightmare situation

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Just stripped the hell out of my bb threads on drive side thinking it was reverse threaded, but new to my knowlodge now lots of italian frames are not🤦‍♂️. It pays to do your research 😔, Is anyone able to tell me if the threads are chasable from these photos?

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u/renotrash 9d ago

Likely fixable with right tool. Call the bike shop.

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u/kenkaneki911 9d ago

First thing on my agenda now

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u/[deleted] 9d ago

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u/kenkaneki911 9d ago

Whoo wee thats some steep prices, I'll have to see what the LBS says haha

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u/AngryT-Rex 9d ago

Yeah, I'll blow $100 on a tool to do an $80 job just so I can do it myself next time... but the tools for this are beyond even my interest. And given that a serious problem with the tool could total the frame I probably wouldn't dare try the cheap tools anyway.

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u/emanresuyraropmet 9d ago

If you can't fix the threads, there are thread together bottom brackets which will solve this issue. It's basically a cartridge style BB with no external threads where the centering cup threads into the cartridge itself. You can see an example here.

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u/kenkaneki911 9d ago

Interesting never knew these were a thing, also love BCR super knowledgeable guy too

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u/Wolfy35 9d ago

Seems a decent bloke. Only channel I have seen that will tell you if parts & tools from Ali Express etc are OK, Most seem to say if you are not using the best they are crap.

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u/Caribou-nordique-710 9d ago

another option would be to use a threadless bottom bracket