Thread: ovalized bb shell or bad bb?
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Old 08-04-12 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ThermionicScott
What torque did you use when installing them?
This is non-relevant. It might account for why they loosened, but not for this thread wear pattern. In any case if it's a classic cup/cone BB he wouldn't torque the cup, just the lockring after adjusting.
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