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M_V
Roughly how much would it cost to get one side of a bottom bracket retapped?
I bought a bike on eBay described as “just needs new chainrings” and someone has installed the bottom bracket with mole grips.
Presumably because they needed an extra bit of torque to completely bugger the threads.
The seller seems open to a partial refund
I’ve removed it but the threads look dodgy.
I’m taking the seized seatpost, the underestimated rust and the knackered jockey wheels as part of the fun of buying 2nd hand bikes but the seller must have known about the BB ( and the worn out rim).
Cheers
Dibs