Subject: Re: thread tolerance Posted by: Al on November 14, 2005 at 04:13:40: In Reply to: thread tolerance posted by joey on November 14, 2005 at 02:02:37:

Message: >Hi >Can somebody tell me thread tolerances for 36x24 tpi italian thread for frame(nut)& for bottom bracket cup(bolt)? You CANNOT use a lockring intended for an English bottom bracket IF that is what you want to know. A replacement/new lockring with Italian threads will cost you between $1-to-$20 depending on the material & brand AND possibly your relationship with your LBS (heck, he may give it to you for FREE).