All right, this is sort of a new school tech question, but I'm really frustrated.
I'm putting together a Fly Pantera II frame--my first press fit frame--and I'm trying to get a Spanish Primo BB in it. But the d*mned thing won't press in all the way. Either bearing is sticking out around 1/8". I measured the shell, and it is indeed 68mm, which is what it should be...meaning the bearings should fit flush to the frame. I greased them up a bit, and started cranking them in w/a bearing press, and they bottomed out. I tried a hammer and a bench vice after that, but clearly they won't go in any further.
I supposed I can ride the bike like this, as they're in there solidly, and it's a floating BB, but it just looks shady as all get out. Does anyone have any suggestions? Are Fly frames known for being a pain in the *** on this count?
I just saw a video in which Jim C presses a Mid BB into a Sunday Wave II frame, in which the BB shell is machined for tolerance after welding. It takes like 10 seconds. As for me, I'm losing my mind.
