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From: Sendai, Japan: Tohoku region (Northern Honshu))
Bikes: Vitus 979, Simplon 4-Star, Woodrup, Gazelle AB, Dawes Atlantis
Originally Posted by
Wheels Of Steel
... Heard good things about the QB-55. I choose not to bother with aluminum cups on my personal bikes.
I think I would have chosen the QB-55 myself, but I'm just learning about this sealed BB thing. Going trough the Japanese catalogue at my LBS, the
Tange LN-7922 looked like the best choice for the money. I'll use a good smear of anti-seize compound on the Al cups when I install them.
The QB has a hollow spindle which should offset the weight of the cups. The 7922 has a solid axle.
Thanks Thermionic
Scott for the heads up on the Tange-Seiki catalogue. The top of the line model looks great for the weight weenies — Ti hollow spindle.
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Last edited by Lenton58; 10-23-13 at 12:14 PM.