Old Crank & New BB
10-26-09, 06:56 AM
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Old Crank & New BB
I have an older set of Dura Ace cranks tapered BB....I wanted to up grade to the newer stuff 2 peice design Cranks. How ever if I just but a really good old tapered school BB and upgrade the 
Basic Heavy Steel BB I currently have will is be a better investment...They do work & look fine. It is a money issue.
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Basic Heavy Steel BB I currently have will is be a better investment...They do work & look fine. It is a money issue.Thanks.
10-26-09, 07:24 AM
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The new Hollowtech II cranks require a completely different bottom bracket than square tapered cranks. If that is what you are asking.
10-26-09, 09:23 AM
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Actually, I wanted to know if a newer BB old school but high quality light weight is a better value than going to a new 2 peice design? 
10-26-09, 09:35 AM
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You'll spend a lot less getting a high quality cartridge BB and using your current cranks instead of moving to Hollowtech II and I seriously doubt you'd notice any real difference.
10-26-09, 03:15 PM
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He'd spend a lot less just sticking with what he's got.
hammerdog, what's the purpose of this "upgrade"?
hammerdog, what's the purpose of this "upgrade"?
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10-26-09, 06:49 PM
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Well I would like to make the old girl a modern lighter steed....The cranks are old school 8 speed Dura Ace with heavy Tapered BB......The newer stuff is pretty...I saw a PhilWoods BB for about a $100 saving about 100 grams and also ensuring a quality ride
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Phil wood makes some awesome stuff. Their bb's are not one of them. 3 piece design FAIL. What bb do you have on that bike? If it's the matched dura ace square taper it's already a very nice setup.
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