I've got some old frames (1940's to 1960's) with no bottom brackets, cranks, and headsets. What can I put in? Will 80's bmx bb's, one piece cranks, and head sets fit? Will head sets from 80's 10 speeds fit? Any help would be great!
Interchangeable cranks and head sets for old frames?
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They are usually just standard American bottom brackets. So yes, BMX cranks will fit.
Some/a lot of old bikes have a slightly larger headset cup (even though they are 1"). Odyssey make a cup that will fit the older frames though. It a tiny bit smaller than 1 1/8". I have been able to bore out the tubes and run 1 1/8" forks in these frames too.
Some/a lot of old bikes have a slightly larger headset cup (even though they are 1"). Odyssey make a cup that will fit the older frames though. It a tiny bit smaller than 1 1/8". I have been able to bore out the tubes and run 1 1/8" forks in these frames too.
