Originally Posted by
753proguy
Nuovo Record cups were only used on double-crank bottom brackets, not singles (didn't need the sealing improvements) or on triples (didn't want the additional flex caused by the narrower bearing spacing).
How is it that a single ring negates the additional benefit of the thick cup's spiral? After all, if flex isn't an issue, I can't see why one wouldn't wish their BB grease to stay where it belongs.
-Kurt