cheaper BB for record crankset
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cheaper BB for record crankset
(In my search of a new crankset)
What are the cheap Campy BBs that can be used with their record pista crankset (111mm) ?
TrackstarNY sells the Centaur and the AC-S with it.
Both are 111 mm and square taper. In these conditions, any other 111mm (like the chorus) should be fine ? Right ? How to decide ? Can I pick-up the first cheap 111mm BB that I find or is there something else I should know ?
How does it affect the chainline ? How many mm ?
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What are the cheap Campy BBs that can be used with their record pista crankset (111mm) ?
TrackstarNY sells the Centaur and the AC-S with it.
Both are 111 mm and square taper. In these conditions, any other 111mm (like the chorus) should be fine ? Right ? How to decide ? Can I pick-up the first cheap 111mm BB that I find or is there something else I should know ?
How does it affect the chainline ? How many mm ?
Thank you.
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Originally Posted by whiney
Can I pick-up the first cheap 111mm BB that I find or is there something else I should know ?
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I'm using AC-S/Mirage/Veloce (they all look identical) bb's on both my older 151 and recent 144 Pista cranksets. These bb's are dirt cheap now. I picked up a spare one just recently for $12 from Cambria Bikes.
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Originally Posted by mcatano
You'll need a campagnolo-specific taper axle. .
Yes, sorry, I meant "the first Campy 111mm that I can find".
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Originally Posted by The Fixer
I'm using AC-S bb's on both my older 151 and recent 144 Pista cranksets. These bb's are dirt cheap now. I picked up a spare one just recently for $12 from Cambria Bikes.
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Originally Posted by whiney
any other 111mm (like the chorus) should be fine ? Right ?
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FYI, stay away from the "Token" brand campy BBs you'll find online and on Ebay. They are poorly made and the spindles regularly snap in a dangerous way.
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the non-pista 111mm campy BB's are meant for triples and have an assymmetrical axle.
the campy pista takes a 111mm *symmertrical* spindle. your chainline will probably be off if you use the chorus/acs etc bb
the campy pista takes a 111mm *symmertrical* spindle. your chainline will probably be off if you use the chorus/acs etc bb
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I was having this same quandry with my '06 Record cranks. The assymetrical axle COULD be a problem, and I considered the Miche as well, but after seeing how many of those just freeze up over time (they're pretty crappy), finally coughed up $ for the new Record BB. Hey, there are some older, loose-ball, Campy Pista 109 BBs on eBay right now - they'll undoubtedly be cheaper and those are better anyway!
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Dont know if anyone has said this...but go with the Centaur 111 for triples. Works great. I have been riding one for about three years. Chain-line is spot on w/ Phil and Phil. Also...if you would like a pic, I can provide. Talk to John at Business Cycles...he will set you straight if you dont believe.
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Originally Posted by whiney
No chainline issue at all ?
Originally Posted by baxtefer
the non-pista 111mm campy BB's are meant for triples and have an assymmetrical axle.
the campy pista takes a 111mm *symmertrical* spindle. your chainline will probably be off if you use the chorus/acs etc bb
the campy pista takes a 111mm *symmertrical* spindle. your chainline will probably be off if you use the chorus/acs etc bb
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Originally Posted by juvi-kyle
Dont know if anyone has said this...but go with the Centaur 111 for triples. Works great. I have been riding one for about three years. Chain-line is spot on w/ Phil and Phil. Also...if you would like a pic, I can provide. Talk to John at Business Cycles...he will set you straight if you dont believe.
Concerning the Record Track BB, Lickbike.com writes :
" Excellent cartridge bottom bracket that will fit your Campagnolo Track cranks or as an upgrade for your Daytona/Centaur cranks. ....... Note this will not work on Record triple crank (requires 111mm asymmetric) "
So I guess, The Record Track and the Centaur/Daytona are not identical, but not so different.
Thanks.