Re: Protecting the BB in shipping, was Re: [CR]Advice needed on packing.

(Example: Framebuilders)

From: "Stephen Barner" <steve@sburl.com>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <CATFOODdyKVjsfp5IqC00003126@catfood.nt.phred.org>
Subject: Re: Protecting the BB in shipping, was Re: [CR]Advice needed on packing.
Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2003 17:05:19 -0500


After Anne's unfortunate experience with a dented BB shell, it would likely be a good idea to throw in a couple of junk cups if the frame is being shipped without BB. You could still run a dowel through the cups for lateral reinforcement.

Steve Barner, Bolton, Vermont


----- Original Message -----


> Here's a bb protection scheme that I've used w/o getting complaints from

\r?\n> recipients: If there is no bb assembly, I cut a length of wood (like

\r?\n> broom handle. You don't throw these away, do you?) 1/2" shorter than

\r?\n> the width of the box. On one end, I use a single sheet rock screw (the

\r?\n> universal wood attachment method) through a plywood piece generally

\r?\n> about 6"*6" (15 x 15 cm), with the attachment point offset so the bb is

\r?\n> close to but not touching the bottom. Slip the rod through, and attache

\r?\n> the other plate. To keep the frame from rattling from side to side,

\r?\n> just use some twine passed around the rod and the bb shell a few times.

\r?\n>

\r?\n> If the bike is being shipped with bb installed, use 1/2" plywood or two

\r?\n> pieces of 1/4" on each side, with hole part way through big enough for

\r?\n> the crank bolt. Use crank bolts to attach.

\r?\n>

\r?\n> Not rocket science, just a little playing with the problem. Of course,

\r?\n> the plywood pieces reinforce the cardboard at the points of contact.

\r?\n>

\r?\n> harvey sachs

\r?\n> mcLean va