Shimano BB axle 68 x 113 square taper wanted

[Shaunthesheep]

First post

Needed to finish a first retro build - axle in box of bits seems way too long for frame / chainline
May consider whole bottom bracket if axle not available alone. Don't really want to go for a sealed unit

 

[mynchiboy]

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Welcome to the forum matey

What brand and model of cranks are you running? You might need longer than you think...

 

[cipolinni]

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I may have something for you
Complete BB 68 x 113
Let me check for you this morning

 

[cipolinni]

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I can now confirm that the axle measures 68 x 112 mm
In Excellent condition

 

[Shaunthesheep]

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Thanks for the replies - good to be able to tap the knowledge on here

After a bit of detective work I think I may have snookered myself with this project early on

Cranks / rings were missing from box of bits I got with frame so bought one to match the other Shimano components. Chain-set is Durace first type 7100 double and like a rookie I assumed this would be JIS...

Would appear to be JIS low profile - which is probably near on impossible to find anymore and the reason My chain-line is off. Might be able to use a vintage ISO bottom bracket but it all sounds a bit hit and miss.

Will weight up options

 

[cipolinni]

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Mine is the early 1st generation Dura-ace
68 x 112 length
Square taper JIS fitting

 

[Jamiedyer]

My Dura Ace on the Jack Taylor is first generation, the early one with no numbering, and like Cipo's is 68 x112 and lately I have been using a UN55 sealed unit.


Jamie

 

[Shaunthesheep]

Hi cipolinni

Sorry for delay in replying , I'm interested in the bottom bracket mentioned - please PM me with price etc

Thanks to everyone who replied

 

[rogerzilla]

You can also use a 70mm axle with a spacer under the RH cup. They are more readily available as Italian BBs are less in demand.