Phil (ascentale)1d ago

@Cyclist asks:

I have a Raleigh Randonneur from the early 90s. It's been well looked after, with many years of regular use, often heavily loaded. The frame was slightly dented at the back of the seat tube by a bike shop many years ago. All components apart from front & back rack have been replaced over time.

Q2. What should I check to help decide if I need to replace this much loved old bike?

(When is it time to retire a bike?)

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter cc @bikenite

Show threadlopta1d ago
@ascentale @Cyclist @bikenite A2) Check whether the bottom bracket uses a standard thread. #BikeNite
Show threadDavid S1d ago
@lopta @ascentale @Cyclist @bikenite it'll be a BSA
Show threadlopta1d ago
@Pionir @ascentale @Cyclist @bikenite Is that the same as Dunlop?
Show threadDavid S1d ago

@lopta @ascentale @Cyclist @bikenite

I've never heard of a BB standard by Dunlop, so no idea.

BSA was the de facto threaded standard until push fit BBs triggered a million new standards.

Show threadlopta
@Pionir @ascentale @Cyclist @bikenite Sorry, I should have scrolled up. Thought yours was a reply to the thread about tube valves. Think my dad may have had a very old black BSA when I was a boy. #BikeNite
Mar 28 at 12:04pmTusky