Looking for new bottom bracket for my Wicked

Alexis · December 6th, 2016, 1:59 PM

Hello!

A bit of help needed....

I managed to get hold of a black Wicked frame (# 13099W) with siezed in and worn press fit bearings. Soaked and removed, these are marked on the red seals NTN s00228lu and there is a retaining c-clip on each side of the BB shell and the shell itself seems to be only 63mm wide which seems bizarre.

I know this topic has been covered in older threads but wondered if there are any UK specific up to date options for replacing the BB without spending a fortune.

I am really excited to build up my first Fat Chance and may start selling other bikes and bits to finance.

Thanks for your eyes and minds!

Stingercut · December 7th, 2016, 5:12 AM

There was a UK seller on Retrobike a few months back offering these but you can get them easily here.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282248668271

NEW FAT CITY Cycles press-in bottom bracket bearings (CHANCE press-fit)

Alexis · December 14th, 2016, 3:11 PM

Thanks for this!

Very useful but do you know:

-if the internal diameter suits the original spindle which i have

-do i also need to source or fabricate the locking collars that prevent the axle drifting left or right when riding.

Cheerz!

Stingercut · December 15th, 2016, 6:15 AM

It should do. I bought bearings from that seller and had no issues. Type 'Axle locking collar' into ebay search and plenty of results pop up. Plenty of threads on making or modifying them.

Alexis · December 16th, 2016, 8:01 AM

Thanks very much.

Happy Fat Christmas.

Stingercut · December 16th, 2016, 11:26 AM

Cheers, happy FATmas too

December 6th, 2016, 1:59 PM	#1
Alexis New Member Join Date: December 6th, 2016 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 3	Looking for new bottom bracket for my Wicked Hello! A bit of help needed.... I managed to get hold of a black Wicked frame (# 13099W) with siezed in and worn press fit bearings. Soaked and removed, these are marked on the red seals NTN s00228lu and there is a retaining c-clip on each side of the BB shell and the shell itself seems to be only 63mm wide which seems bizarre. I know this topic has been covered in older threads but wondered if there are any UK specific up to date options for replacing the BB without spending a fortune. I am really excited to build up my first Fat Chance and may start selling other bikes and bits to finance. Thanks for your eyes and minds!

December 7th, 2016, 5:12 AM	#2
Stingercut Senior Member Join Date: July 2nd, 2013 Location: London Posts: 605	Press fit bearings There was a UK seller on Retrobike a few months back offering these but you can get them easily here. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282248668271 NEW FAT CITY Cycles press-in bottom bracket bearings (CHANCE press-fit)

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December 14th, 2016, 3:11 PM	#3
Alexis New Member Join Date: December 6th, 2016 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 3	Thanks for this! Very useful but do you know: -if the internal diameter suits the original spindle which i have -do i also need to source or fabricate the locking collars that prevent the axle drifting left or right when riding. Cheerz!

December 15th, 2016, 6:15 AM	#4
Stingercut Senior Member Join Date: July 2nd, 2013 Location: London Posts: 605	It should do. I bought bearings from that seller and had no issues. Type 'Axle locking collar' into ebay search and plenty of results pop up. Plenty of threads on making or modifying them.

December 16th, 2016, 8:01 AM	#5
Alexis New Member Join Date: December 6th, 2016 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 3	Thanks very much. Happy Fat Christmas.

December 16th, 2016, 11:26 AM	#6
Stingercut Senior Member Join Date: July 2nd, 2013 Location: London Posts: 605	Cheers, happy FATmas too

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