Mid/Spanish BB

[martin46]

Probably been asked before, but what is the difference between Spanish and Mid Bottom Brackets or are they the same thing?

[pickle]

Bearing size, mid are the same size as the old US size but without cups

[kev-s]

a mid bb is the same as the old amreican bb but instead of having cups the bearings press directly into the frame

a spainish bb generally has no cups and the bearings go directly into the frame.this size is halfway between mid and euro

but saying that i do have a spainish bb here with nylon cups

[martin46]

Excellent, thanks guys