From: Luke Heller <heller.luke@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 21:58:07 -0400
Subject: SW VA
To: heller.Luke.catnip@blogg.com
I need to remember to ask Jeff for his granola recipe. What a
wonderful way to start the day. The Daniel Boone Trail treated us well
minus the few areas wher IT misled is. We saw some beautiful mountain
streams and mountain views. The climbs towards the Cumberland Gap were
neverending. In fact, we are not yet to the gap. A fellow cyclist
stuck his head out the window of his car and asked if we needed
anything. So we stopped short and are now just east of Jonesville.
Apparently davie crockett's son was killed here. IT is nothing but
shear luck that 1 of the 5 cyclists in this town offered their home to
us. So we ended with plates and plates of baked spaghetti and ice
cream followed to the Tour de California. Who would've thought...
Tomorrow will be long. We will have to make up for the miles we didn't
make today. Tomorrow's estimate is 105. And IT was just last week when
we claimed that we wouldn't do any more 100 mile days.
Lee had more trouble with his crankarm bolt. We finally got some
locktite. If that doesn't work... ? We may need to consider a new BB
and crankset. At his crankarm, he said "I wanna go home." Lee's only
problem is his bike. These issues are frustrating but we will have to
be over them soon. Anyone know what BB will fit a mid 80's centurion
protour15?
We have friends in London KY for tomorrow night. Still no rain, yay!
We crossed our 4th north-south interstate today. 95, 85, 77, 81. IT
would be 5 if you count I-26 because if you are from AVL, IT does run
north-south. Sleeping under the stars tonight. Likely rain tomorrow.
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You guys have been fortunate to meet good folks along your way and I believe you will continue to do so. Lee, take heart-- we'll do everything we can from this end to keep your bike going. Stay safe, get good photos and enjoy each place you travel.
ReplyDeleteLuke-
ReplyDeleteI emailed your question to a guy who know's a lot about old bikes. This is what I found out:
Hey Nolan,
I think the Protour 15 was originally equipped with a nice mix of Sugino and Suntour components. It is definitely the right bike for riding across the country.
So ... to answer your question:
If they just need to get the bike fixed, then any hole-in-the-wall bike shop should be able to sell them an English threaded square taper BB. The cranks will need to be removed to find the correct length spindle, but in a pinch, something close will work.
If they want the authentic BB, then removal and inspection is needed. eBay will probably be the easiest source, but of course this will take some time.
Either way, they'll need the help of a shop as I doubt they have the proper BB pulling tools in their stash. My suggestion is for you to call ahead for them and ask the shop if they have the parts on hand ... some will, some won't.
I hope all of this is helpful and I wish them the best of luck,
Bryan