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Title: Mongoose BB
Post by: Gashead on September 05, 2008, 06:00 PM
I have a Mongoose crank and have purchased a 28 tpi BB - however it still doesn't fit ?

I have tried a normal 24 tpi and that doesn't fit either !

The nut goes on the drive arm no probs - however on the non drive arm (left leg) the nut tightens after half a turn  ???


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Title: Re: Mongoose BB
Post by: Steve P on September 05, 2008, 06:05 PM
That's odd Nick ... silly question but I take it all the threads are in good condition  ???
Title: Re: Mongoose BB
Post by: Gashead on September 05, 2008, 06:06 PM
Yep - the crank is like new and the BB is straight out the packet
Title: Re: Mongoose BB
Post by: crazycraig on September 05, 2008, 06:25 PM
Do you wanna sell the 28tpi BB ?
Title: Re: Mongoose BB
Post by: Gashead on September 05, 2008, 06:28 PM
If I can't find a solution then maybe - but I want to get the thing fitted  :-\
Title: Re: Mongoose BB
Post by: eloopnai on September 05, 2008, 07:40 PM
put some pics up so we can see wots going on  :daumenhoch:

mongoose used there own size bb and crank thread on early bikes then changed to the standard size later on
i had a crank off a cali so i was told  once that wouldnt fit my supergoose 3 the middle section was too long so the bottom bracket was wider on the cali then the super
which means just cos you got goose parts it dont mean its gonna fit your bike  :D

Title: Re: Mongoose BB
Post by: Gashead on September 05, 2008, 07:45 PM
ummmmm


Pics wont help as it's just the fact that the nut won't thread on ! I got the 28tpi from Alans - so do we think a mongoose bb will be any different  ???

If I put a sugino in will that fit ?
Title: Re: Mongoose BB
Post by: eloopnai on September 05, 2008, 08:28 PM
what is the crank you have got a mongoose stamped one? whats the writting like ?

does it say cro mo on it ? as they were the later ones
Title: Re: Mongoose BB
Post by: eloopnai on September 05, 2008, 08:37 PM
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=66015.0

someone else with trouble  :D
Title: Re: Mongoose BB
Post by: Lil Gashead on September 06, 2008, 01:01 PM
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g243/gashead69/CurtisProBlue010.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g243/gashead69/CurtisProBlue007-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g243/gashead69/CurtisProBlue006-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g243/gashead69/CurtisProBlue005.jpg)

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Title: Re: Mongoose BB
Post by: MartyC on September 06, 2008, 01:21 PM
Those threads look pretty flat to me, might be worth getting them re-tapped or cleaned as that could be the problem  :daumenhoch:.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g243/gashead69/CurtisProBlue006-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Mongoose BB
Post by: Lil Gashead on September 06, 2008, 01:26 PM
cheers marty

dad has had a look at the thread and hes gonna get someone to look at them :daumenhoch:

the first part of the thread looks like it could be damaged but we are gonna bid for a 180mm mongoose crank in australia ;) ;)

cheers

ollie
Title: Re: Mongoose BB
Post by: MartyC on September 06, 2008, 01:48 PM
cheers marty

dad has had a look at the thread and hes gonna get someone to look at them :daumenhoch:

the first part of the thread looks like it could be damaged but we are gonna bid for a 180mm mongoose crank in australia ;) ;)

cheers

ollie

Coolio, let your dad know if he needs to, get them sent to me and I'll forward them on if the seller won't ship to the UK  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Mongoose BB
Post by: Lil Gashead on September 06, 2008, 01:53 PM
dad says thanks  :angel:
Title: Re: Mongoose BB
Post by: stidds on September 06, 2008, 04:02 PM
Ollie, just keep your Dad away from the build mate, I think that is what the main problem is......   :LolLolLolLol:


Title: Re: Mongoose BB
Post by: Gashead on September 06, 2008, 04:05 PM
Is that technical input Sean  ???
Title: Re: Mongoose BB
Post by: eloopnai on September 06, 2008, 10:44 PM
its a older crank so the mongoose bb should fit it
and gotta agree the thread looks damaged to me
Title: Re: Mongoose BB
Post by: dix on October 20, 2008, 09:37 AM
i just got a 24 t to fit in my 81 supergoose????

when did it change from 28 to 24 ,it was only by chance i thought id try it as ive been looking for a 28 and diddnt need too ;)
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