cai Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 (edited) the thread in my 05 t-pro frame bb shell (driver-side) has gone/been rownded off, so the bb cant stay in.im getting a new frame in the new year for it, but is there any sulution till then??ive heard about re-tapping it, is this possible or not? info please.thankscai Edited October 2, 2007 by cai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo_rob Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 retapage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trial-biker-ryan Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 you can retap it... but the treads will be really shit... maybe get it helicoiled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 you can retap it... but the treads will be really shit... maybe get it helicoiled?i had this problem when i had my t-pro, couldn't find anywhere that could sort it really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Get any of your loacal bike shops to do it.They drill out the frame and fit a steel insert into it, it can be pretty expensive though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexymike Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Get any of your loacal bike shops to do it.They drill out the frame and fit a steel insert into it, it can be pretty expensive though.Most bike shops wont be able to do it, not in house any way.try argos cycles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Brodie Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 andy ball ripped out the threads on his maggie mounts and he go it helicoiled. it not to expensive but onxce its done its as good as newgood luck ..rob.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOBY-E Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 andy ball ripped out the threads on his maggie mounts and he go it helicoiled. it not to expensive but onxce its done its as good as newgood luck ..rob..Yes he is not talking about the maggie mounts, he is on about the bb shell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 There was a batch made in 2005 with dodgy bb shells. Try getting the strongest industrial glue in there and let it dry for a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 previous topic...sounds like the best bet...buy a nice bb (truvativ gigapipe recommended..) and glue it in. good time to get isis if you haven't..araldite takes a day to set- don't ride it till then, but it's pretty sure to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A3danny Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 You can retap the frame just take it to your local bike shop and they should be able to do it for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cai Posted October 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 thanks guys i'll ask bierspool (the good local bike shop) if they can re-tap / helicoil / put in insert soon. btw which 1 would be stronger?if they cant i guess its super super super glue, and hope that holds out till christmas!!!thanks 4 comments so far guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 try speeking to onza, see if they can sort you outtry and retap it, but itll be the last time a bb goes in to that frame, you can get a bb which doesnt use threads to sit in the frame, its big and ugly, and it sort of clamps on your frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Hundley Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Im sure there is a tool you can use to re-thread it.Halfords or local bike shop will re-thread it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0zzy Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 either get it retaped some where like argos or maybe down bierspool.??? or me and you could get some proper kick ass glue and glue a decent bb into your frame and just hope it lasts ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Trials Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 either get it retaped some where like argos or maybe down bierspool.??? or me and you could get some proper kick ass glue and glue a decent bb into your frame and just hope it lasts ??lol sigged or what?Best bet is glue it in until you get new frame.Ash~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam-Griffin Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 lol sigged or what?Best bet is glue it in until you get new frame.Ash~He means argos cycles mate and i had the same trouble a few weeks ago, just scrapped the frame in the end ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Trials Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 haha well thanks anyway mate gave me a laugh for a bit!Ash~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!laycky! Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 Send it or take it to tartybikes, only like a fiver Laky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26inch Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 argos cycles will do it but its about £50 if i remember correctly so prob not worth it for a t pro, u could prob pick one up off ebay cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingkopity Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 scrap the frame. it will cost you more to get it fixed than get another frame. without getting technical re-tapping wont work. from experience. try glue but dont get too excited about it working. make sure you clean the bb and shell before you glue it though or youve no chance of it keying. -ive seen the future..its a pogo stick- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbikefix Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 (edited) i've had problems with bottom bracket threads going. Most bike shops have tools to clean the threads (much shallower than a tap), but like someone else said. Most shops don't do it in house. ARGOS CYCLES is the best place to call, its around £80 to do. A helicoil could be fitted, but i'm more than certain there isnt one big enough for bottom brackets (i've tried looking into it for someone before). I've tried using a very strong loctight that i use on trek bearing bush's, which i can fill gaps and hold stuff in, but i really would recomend this .. your find it might be cheaper to just replace the frame if you can pick one up cheap enough Edited October 19, 2007 by chrisbikefix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam-Griffin Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 i've had problems with bottom bracket threads going. Most bike shops have tools to clean the threads (much shallower than a tap), but like someone else said. Most shops don't do it in house. ARGOS CYCLES is the best place to call, its around £80 to do. A helicoil could be fitted, but i'm more than certain there isnt one big enough for bottom brackets (i've tried looking into it for someone before). I've tried using a very strong loctight that i use on trek bearing bush's, which i can fill gaps and hold stuff in, but i really would recomend this .. your find it might be cheaper to just replace the frame if you can pick one up cheap enoughIt's not really worth it for a T-pro in that case as you can get a new frame for half the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cai Posted October 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 me and you could get some proper kick ass glue and glue a decent bb into your frame and just hope it lasts ??guys me n ozzy guna do that now, besides christmas is soon and that short czar looks smart as f**k!thanks for all your help! but like someone said its only a t-pro at the end of the day, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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