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Old 01-07-13 | 06:03 PM
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Bikes: Eddy Merckx San Remo 76, Eddy Merckx San Remo 76 - Black Silver and Red, Eddy Merckx Sallanches 64 (2); Eddy Merckx MXL;

Originally Posted by SinglerM
Thanks Gary,

The model name of the BB30 converter I used is the : SUGINO BB30-IDS24 SUPER CERAMIC CONVERTER (13,650 Yen/ $156 US Dollars)
http://www.suginoltd.co.jp/japan/pro...RTER_japan.htm

It is also available in a steel bearing version: SUGINO BB30-IDS24 CONVERTER (6,825 Yen/ $79 US Dollars)
http://www.suginoltd.co.jp/japan/pro...RTER_japan.htm

I got a little bit of a discount on the ceramic bearing version, so I chose that one. The anodized blue was a part of that choice, along with the discount. I don't know how much of a difference, if any, that ceramic bearings will make in this application. I figured I would try them out anyway.

My next choice would have been the Praxis Works BB30 converter.

Third choice was FSA threaded sleeve adapter w/ Shimano Bottom Bracket.

In case anyone is researching BB30 converters, the Sugino was press fit into the bottom bracket shell with a .002 inch (nominal) interference fit. Keep in mind the bottom bracket isn't concentric after welding, so there is a little deviation in the inside diameter dimension.


-Mitch
Thanks for the info.
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