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Old 07-25-12 | 12:27 PM
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chagzuki
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Ti square taper bottom bracket - tips

I have an Axix light ti bottom bracket that I've been thinking of installing. Before I do so I thought I'd better get some advice on the subject since a proportion of users seem to report problems, largely creaking.

AFAIK I'm supposed to use anti-seize on the tapers and threads. I've not heard of the internal threads stripping out with excessive crank bolt tightening but I wonder if it's possible or whether less torque is advised than with steel BB axles? Having said that a loose crank arm might be more likely to damage the tapers.

Is there anything else I should look out for?
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