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02-27-06, 04:38 AM

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Dori_Matt

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cascade168

Here is a good definition of bottom bracket types (from Sheldon Brown):
http://sheldonbrown.com/gloss_bo-z.html#bottom

Thanks, that made it alot clearer now. Def. worth bookmarking it.

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Originally Posted by cascade168

Here's the product page for your bike:

http://www.feltracing.com/06/06_track/

The fact that they don't mention bottom bracket specs anywhere makes you believe it's almost certainly English. If it was Italian, they would mention it for sure. Lovely bike, BTW ;-)

Thankyou, yeah that's what i thought, i checked there and was curious that the BB wasn't shown.

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Originally Posted by cascade168

No. The different types are not compatable, but English and Italian bottom brackets are both commonly available.

Damn it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cascade168

FWIW, you can get Record Pista BB's in either English or Italian flavors.

Yeah, but unfortunately the deal has only the Italian thread BB available ATM, Ill get the shop can to get some stock in when i get a little more cash in hand.

Thanks for all the help. Appreciate it alot.

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