Author Topic: Replacement BB and Spindle for Redline 400 (Read 1200 times)

Swivel · « **on:** September 27, 2017, 11:16 AM »

Hi all. I need something for a show bike, so not too bothered if its 100% right as it will be hidden away with a BB bottom anyway.

So does anyone know of a cheap BB and Spindle I can use which is sold on EBAY that I can use?

Thanks

Matt

Swivel · « **Reply #1 on:** September 27, 2017, 11:21 AM »

I did wonder if this one would fit?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/24TPI-American-US-Bottom-Bracket-for-3-piece-Cranks-Old-School-BMX-130mm-/272570986294?hash=item3f767f2f36:g:jrwAAOSwB-1Ys~UR

Spen69 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 27, 2017, 01:58 PM »

Matt I think Shwinn ones are 28tpi - do a search on US eBay for one?

Swivel · « **Reply #3 on:** September 27, 2017, 02:33 PM »

Yep had a look on US Ebay and cannot see much... must be something for sale over here on the UK Ebay?

john4130 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 29, 2017, 08:47 AM »

the square taper spindle on a 400 crank is slightly bigger than a regular square taper spindle. the one in your link would need to be shimmed for the cranks to be tightened. it will work though, as i did the exact same thing until i was able to get an original axle. you just need to cut up an empty coke tin and wrap it round the flats on the tapered part.

Swivel · « **Reply #5 on:** September 29, 2017, 11:36 AM »

Quote from: john4130 on September 29, 2017, 08:47 AM

the square taper spindle on a 400 crank is slightly bigger than a regular square taper spindle. the one in your link would need to be shimmed for the cranks to be tightened. it will work though, as i did the exact same thing until i was able to get an original axle. you just need to cut up an empty coke tin and wrap it round the flats on the tapered part.

Top man John, thanks