26TPI bottom bracket

[Nieky]

After going through eBay for a week I am coming up empty handed. The closest I can get is a non-drive side cup and lock ring, but no complete BB set.

I don’t suppose anyone has a 26TPI Raleigh type bottom bracket they are happy to sell? I am stuck with this Carlton frame until I sort this out. All help much appreciated!

 

[Midlife]

Is it quite an early Carlton?

 

[bagpuss]

I will ask a mate to see if he has any . I try and update you tomorrow .

 

[Nieky]

Is it quite an early Carlton?

It is a 1968-1970 Carlton. I am after a square taper axle set.

 

[Nieky]

I will ask a mate to see if he has any . I try and update you tomorrow .

Thanks, much appreciated!

 

[mdvineng]

I'd strongly consider a threadless bb.

 

[Nieky]

I'd strongly consider a threadless bb.

Thanks. Hadn’t thought of that actually. Any specific reason over going threaded?

 

[bagpuss]

It does away with any thread size issues . Easy to fit .

 

[mdvineng]

And more availability too. Iirc the Raleigh 26tpi bb's were very low quality. It was their attempt at keeping you buying from them.

 

[Nieky]

Thanks @bagpuss and @mdvineng . I had a quick look and they do seem to be easy to get hold of, and cheap(ish). Is there anything to look out for axle length wise, or do they measure the same? And also, I assume as these thread into each other and are held in place by pressure, using a 68mm BB in a 71mm shell is fine as long as the axle length is adjusted for it (i.e. use a 113mm axle instead of a 116mm one)?