slotted bottom bracket shell
10-26-05, 02:51 PM
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slotted bottom bracket shell
i saw this pic at yellowjersey and was wondering if there is a non-aesthetic purpose to the slotted bottom bracket shell (other than it makes you go faster, of course)
10-26-05, 03:34 PM
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Something that excessive is probably just for looks, but it does also provide some good drainage.
10-26-05, 04:17 PM
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It's that way so you can remove all the decals and still let people know that Mr. Nagasawa built your bike. Drainage too.
10-26-05, 08:33 PM
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OK, so I get the drainage thing but if it's that useful, then why is it not more common/standard? It seems like it's just more cool factor and others don't do it b/c, well, they're just not as badazz like that.
10-26-05, 08:37 PM
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It's time consuming and expensive, which is why (in general) only the higher-end bikes have it.
10-26-05, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by stalone
OK, so I get the drainage thing but if it's that useful, then why is it not more common/standard? It seems like it's just more cool factor and others don't do it b/c, well, they're just not as badazz like that.
lots of bikes will have a small hole drilled for drainage. If you're concerned about stuff getting in you can.... https://www.execulink.com/~dtierney/wmc/faq.htm#FHQ2
Obviously this sort of thing won't work for cut-outs as pictured, but it looks great for smallies.
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