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10-10-11 | 10:23 PM

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Kimmo

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+1 200k, and further to his BTW, that 'sealed' bearings that have been contaminated are far harder to service than loose balls.

Also, the loose ball system uses less steel.

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Originally Posted by Al1943

I guess I'm also in the minority. My favorite bottom bracket is the D-A 7700 cup and cone. It's a work of art.

Oh yeah...

Proper.

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