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tvcreative · February 2nd, 2013, 12:36 PM

Is this a threaded Bottom Bracket or a press fit?

they are JIS taper for shimano and the like

fatchance · February 2nd, 2013, 2:10 PM

Thank you, and I am not sure about specifics on the bottom bracket. I have decided to have my local bike shop assemble the bike because I didn't relise what I would need to assemble the bike myself.

fatchance · February 2nd, 2013, 4:50 PM

I decided to build the bike up myself after thinking about it again. I was wondering what bottom bracket tool you guys would recommend for installing a tapered bottom bracket?

yo-Nate-y · February 2nd, 2013, 5:09 PM

By a 'tapered bottom bracket' I assume you mean a bottom bracket with a square taper spindle?

Per tvcr's questions above, for you to know what kind of tools you will need, you need to know whether your frame needs a press-fit BB or a threaded BB. Either one will have a square taper spindle (that's what attaches to the crank arms) but each of the above attach to the frame in a different way.

Maybe trying the shop again is a good idea. Alternatively, post some pics.

fatchance · February 3rd, 2013, 12:37 PM

Yes the square tapered bottom bracket. When I was looking through the parts for the bike I saw the bottom bracket and the bearings but I didn't see any nuts to screw the parts in securely.

Zamfir · February 3rd, 2013, 1:41 PM

Really, really nice color.

What forks are you planning on using?

fatchance · February 3rd, 2013, 1:52 PM

Thank you, I plan on using the stock fat rigid fork.

mainlyfats · February 3rd, 2013, 2:07 PM

http://www.fatcogs.com/forum/showthr...earing+install

I-Robot has a great write-up on the second or third of these threads.

yo-Nate-y · February 3rd, 2013, 2:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatchance

Yes the square tapered bottom bracket. When I was looking through the parts for the bike I saw the bottom bracket and the bearings but I didn't see any nuts to screw the parts in securely.

What you have there is the spindle (which is square taper) and the locking collars. What you need is the bearings (described in the link above). You don't need to do any screwing or nutting, just smooth solid pressing (once you get bearings. After you do that, insert the spindle, center it, and tighten down the locking collars. Be careful--if those are the originals they are liable to break easily (if they aren't broken already). They are also Imperial not metric sizing.

fatchance · February 3rd, 2013, 3:17 PM

Thank you for all of the bottom bracket information guys! I have the original NTN bearings but one is seized so I need to replace it. I will follow the direction in the link and hopefully that will work well.

fatchance · February 5th, 2013, 8:10 PM

I still need a crank for my 1991 Wicked Fat Chance, I was wondering what you guys would recommend?

fatchance · February 5th, 2013, 10:37 PM

I found a nice M730 crank with 46,36,24 do you guys think that would work with a 12-28 cassette?

mainlyfats · February 6th, 2013, 9:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatchance

I found a nice M730 crank with 46,36,24 do you guys think that would work with a 12-28 cassette?

That's standard issue.

fatchance · February 6th, 2013, 9:38 AM

Ok great thank you for letting know. If I get this crank set then I will be able to start putting the bike together.

nader · February 8th, 2013, 2:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatchance

I found a nice M730 crank ...

only even a hint, a M730 crank desperately needs a 122 mm BB axle.

fatchance · February 12th, 2013, 8:27 PM

Ok thank you for the information sorry I didn't reply sooner.

fatchance · April 14th, 2013, 12:56 PM

Hey Guys, Sorry I haven't given you any updates on my Wicked build. Yesterday I took the frame and all of the parts down to my local bike shop to be built up. I will post pictures when I get it back. I thought that I could build it up myself and I didn't fully know what skills that involved.

fatchance · May 1st, 2013, 8:36 PM

I have decided to put a brooks b33 saddle on my wicked. Since I will mainly ride on roads and light trails do you think that will be fine?

yo-Nate-y · May 1st, 2013, 8:50 PM

Saddle choice is a pretty personal issue. If you aren't trying to be period correct or catalogue spec, what really matters is what your butt likes and your eyes will tolerate.

Short answer: sure, why not.

fatchance · May 2nd, 2013, 2:54 PM

Thanks for the response, hopefully it will look good and be comfortable.

February 2nd, 2013, 5:09 PM	#44
yo-Nate-y Global Moderator Join Date: March 12th, 2009 Location: Tucson Posts: 809	By a 'tapered bottom bracket' I assume you mean a bottom bracket with a square taper spindle? Per tvcr's questions above, for you to know what kind of tools you will need, you need to know whether your frame needs a press-fit BB or a threaded BB. Either one will have a square taper spindle (that's what attaches to the crank arms) but each of the above attach to the frame in a different way. Maybe trying the shop again is a good idea. Alternatively, post some pics. __________________ 1975 Witcomb USA, 1981 Chris Chance; 1984 Fat Chance, 1987 Team Comp, 1991 Yo Eddy, Monster Fat, and Wicked ....happy to have finally found a clean 80s Fat Team Comp with a box crown fork

February 5th, 2013, 8:10 PM	#51
fatchance Senior Member Join Date: January 11th, 2013 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 105	Crank for a 1991 Wicked Fat Chance I still need a crank for my 1991 Wicked Fat Chance, I was wondering what you guys would recommend?

May 1st, 2013, 8:50 PM	#59
yo-Nate-y Global Moderator Join Date: March 12th, 2009 Location: Tucson Posts: 809	Saddle choice is a pretty personal issue. If you aren't trying to be period correct or catalogue spec, what really matters is what your butt likes and your eyes will tolerate. Short answer: sure, why not. __________________ 1975 Witcomb USA, 1981 Chris Chance; 1984 Fat Chance, 1987 Team Comp, 1991 Yo Eddy, Monster Fat, and Wicked ....happy to have finally found a clean 80s Fat Team Comp with a box crown fork

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February 2nd, 2013, 12:36 PM	#41
tvcreative Senior Member Join Date: March 15th, 2010 Location: Naperville IL Posts: 716	Is this a threaded Bottom Bracket or a press fit? they are JIS taper for shimano and the like

February 2nd, 2013, 2:10 PM	#42
fatchance Senior Member Join Date: January 11th, 2013 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 105	Thank you, and I am not sure about specifics on the bottom bracket. I have decided to have my local bike shop assemble the bike because I didn't relise what I would need to assemble the bike myself.

February 2nd, 2013, 4:50 PM	#43
fatchance Senior Member Join Date: January 11th, 2013 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 105	I decided to build the bike up myself after thinking about it again. I was wondering what bottom bracket tool you guys would recommend for installing a tapered bottom bracket?

February 3rd, 2013, 1:41 PM	#46
Zamfir Senior Member Join Date: May 31st, 2011 Location: Spokane Posts: 248	Really, really nice color. What forks are you planning on using?

February 3rd, 2013, 1:52 PM	#47
fatchance Senior Member Join Date: January 11th, 2013 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 105	Thank you, I plan on using the stock fat rigid fork.

February 3rd, 2013, 2:07 PM	#48
mainlyfats Senior Member Join Date: August 13th, 2004 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 768	http://www.fatcogs.com/forum/showthr...earing+install I-Robot has a great write-up on the second or third of these threads.

February 3rd, 2013, 3:17 PM	#50
fatchance Senior Member Join Date: January 11th, 2013 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 105	Thank you for all of the bottom bracket information guys! I have the original NTN bearings but one is seized so I need to replace it. I will follow the direction in the link and hopefully that will work well.

February 5th, 2013, 10:37 PM	#52
fatchance Senior Member Join Date: January 11th, 2013 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 105	I found a nice M730 crank with 46,36,24 do you guys think that would work with a 12-28 cassette?

February 6th, 2013, 9:38 AM	#54
fatchance Senior Member Join Date: January 11th, 2013 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 105	Ok great thank you for letting know. If I get this crank set then I will be able to start putting the bike together.

February 12th, 2013, 8:27 PM	#56
fatchance Senior Member Join Date: January 11th, 2013 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 105	Ok thank you for the information sorry I didn't reply sooner.

April 14th, 2013, 12:56 PM	#57
fatchance Senior Member Join Date: January 11th, 2013 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 105	Hey Guys, Sorry I haven't given you any updates on my Wicked build. Yesterday I took the frame and all of the parts down to my local bike shop to be built up. I will post pictures when I get it back. I thought that I could build it up myself and I didn't fully know what skills that involved.

May 1st, 2013, 8:36 PM	#58
fatchance Senior Member Join Date: January 11th, 2013 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 105	I have decided to put a brooks b33 saddle on my wicked. Since I will mainly ride on roads and light trails do you think that will be fine?

May 2nd, 2013, 2:54 PM	#60
fatchance Senior Member Join Date: January 11th, 2013 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 105	Thanks for the response, hopefully it will look good and be comfortable.

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