Originally Posted by
zigmin
Just bought a bottecchia with a cottered crank. would it make more sense to change it to a regular one, or would I be fine just keeping it? I'm wondering if I'll be happier down the road with a regular crank.
If there is nothing wrong with the existing crank, then keep it on there until there is a reason to change it. You might want to get/make a cotter press and a few spare cotters that fit though......