The "I need something you might throw away" thread

[RobertWhitehead]

8 hours ago, Cronie said:

Hey Guys. 

Looking for an old spindle styled bottom bracket to complete an old Le Jeune I'm busy rebuilding. 

I have added a picture as an example. 

I've over tightened the bolt which fastens the the crank arm to the bb spindle and unfortunately the bolt snapped. 

I could upgrade to a sealed bb, but they are pricey and I'm already over budget. 

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks 

 

 

What does the sealed bearing look like, maybe I have something 

[Cronie]

3 hours ago, RobertWhitehead said:

What does the sealed bearing look like, maybe I have something 

Hey Robert thanks for your response. I think you are referring to the sealed bottom bracket cartridge? 

It basically looks like this:

The bolts in the picture below is what I was reffering to that snapped off on the bb when I overtightened. 

[Dirkitech]

I'm currently trying to get an old Formula The One brakeset working. I serviced the rear brake and it works gorgeously, but the front brake isn't budging, despite disassembly and cleaning. Does anyone perhaps have another brake like this or the seals that typically go around the sealing screws and pots?

[Zebra]

I am looking for a Garmin CADENCE sensor (only), and I have a Garmin (new/unused) Garmin SPPED sensor (indoor trainer sensor) to SWAP...

Tx. Chris 072 211 7725

[i24]

On 8/21/2023 at 11:11 AM, Cronie said:

Hey Robert thanks for your response. I think you are referring to the sealed bottom bracket cartridge? 

It basically looks like this:

 

The bolts in the picture below is what I was reffering to that snapped off on the bb when I overtightened. 

 

That's a square taper bottom bracket. The bearing face on the shaft is a wear item, if you use a 2nd hand one make sure the bearing face is not worn. You should be able to buy a complete new assembly for about R300. Make sure you get the right length to match your old one.

The cranks fit onto the taper, if you managed to break the bolt you could have easily damaged the cranks or got them so tight they never come off.

You get special tools for pulling the cranks off and also for tightening/loosening the castle nuts on that cartridge.

 

 

[NotSoBigBen]

8 hours ago, Zebra said:

I am looking for a Garmin CADENCE sensor (only), and I have a Garmin (new/unused) Garmin SPPED sensor (indoor trainer sensor) to SWAP...

Tx. Chris 072 211 7725

If you weren't so far away .... I have one

[Cronie]

2 hours ago, i24 said:

That's a square taper bottom bracket. The bearing face on the shaft is a wear item, if you use a 2nd hand one make sure the bearing face is not worn. You should be able to buy a complete new assembly for about R300. Make sure you get the right length to match your old one.

The cranks fit onto the taper, if you managed to break the bolt you could have easily damaged the cranks or got them so tight they never come off.

You get special tools for pulling the cranks off and also for tightening/loosening the castle nuts on that cartridge.

 

 

That's correct. I've got the necessary tools. Removed the crank arms and bb today and this is the setup. 

Luckily nothing was damaged. Ive decided to go for a brand new setup like this original one and not sealed cartridge square tapered bb. This I mainly because it's alot cheaper than I expected and also because I'd like to keep the bike as original as possible. 

Thanks for your input🙏

[RobertWhitehead]

53 minutes ago, Cronie said:

That's correct. I've got the necessary tools. Removed the crank arms and bb today and this is the setup. 

Luckily nothing was damaged. Ive decided to go for a brand new setup like this original one and not sealed cartridge square tapered bb. This I mainly because it's alot cheaper than I expected and also because I'd like to keep the bike as original as possible. 

Thanks for your input🙏

Mine is new and free . 

[Cronie]

7 minutes ago, RobertWhitehead said:

Mine is new and free . 

Wow. That is very kind of you thank you Robert. I will dm you and we can chat🙏

[Zebra]

19 hours ago, NotSoBigBen said:

If you weren't so far away .... I have one

thanks, a chap in SEA POINT (Dean) has one he is selling me, so I am sorted, but thanks for thinking of me!

Chris

[Diedrich]

Can anyone assist with a remote lockout for a front Fox 32 shock? I’m trying to help a friend. 

[Lynskey]

I am looking for a spez power saddle 155. Any condition. 

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[VernMozi]

Good Day hubbers.

So making my long story short. Few days back i had an incident which left my rear derailleur snapped and chain completely bent. So now im wondering if there is someone that is willing to swap some 10spd goodies (rear Der,chain) for either an 11spd PC1110(x2) or 12spd NX(x1) chains i have? I run shimano on my road bike. Bike is kind of my daily ride. Thanks in advance.

[RobertWhitehead]

29 minutes ago, VernMozi said:

Good Day hubbers.

So making my long story short. Few days back i had an incident which left my rear derailleur snapped and chain completely bent. So now im wondering if there is someone that is willing to swap some 10spd goodies (rear Der,chain) for either an 11spd PC1110(x2) or 12spd NX(x1) chains i have? I run shimano on my road bike. Bike is kind of my daily ride. Thanks in advance.

Run the PC1110 on the 10 speed. Those PC chains are normally 114 L and does not work great on an 11 speed 😁. Send me a DM and I will gift you a 10 speed rear mech 

[VernMozi]

2 minutes ago, RobertWhitehead said:

Run the PC1110 on the 10 speed. Those PC chains are normally 114 L and does not work great on an 11 speed 😁. Send me a DM and I will gift you a 10 speed rear mech 

Thank you very very much Robert, i noticed those chains are shorter so will definitely try it on the 10spd.

[AntonieRoux123]

Hi I'm doing some research for my undergrad degree and I need a rear shock. doesn't have to be in great condition. I mean it can be leaking as long as the damper is kind of functional.