As I start to put my GT Performer back together and keep it 100% original, I am finding that I need to replace some stuff. My original bottom bracket is rusted, the bearings are bent and wavy, and I am missing some hardware. Is it frowned upon if I put a new bottom bracket on the bike plus update a few screws and nuts?
by shaunl1978
2 Comments
Pork chops might have what you need. They have a ton of old school replacement parts. I just rebuilt my 95 predator using parts from them. If you want to reuse these, try soaking them in citric acid/water. You can get the just off with an sos pad. 24 hr. Soak and it’ll wipe right off.
If I were to buy a 100% original bike I would not be upset about the following: replacement of bearings ANYWHERE. Bottom bracket, headset and even loose ball hub bearings and cones can be replaced if necessary. Just my opinion though. You might want to hold onto cups and cones just so you still have the worn out ‘original parts’.