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Old 04-07-18 | 09:15 PM
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TimothyH
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Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix

Originally Posted by IAmSam
Search a little - is easy to find for $90ish


Do you have in mind track, road, or considering most of your posts, adventure/gravel riding? Do you actually want to be able to rebuild your bottom bracket? Or avoid maintenance?

I've been running a later production Campag Record Pista crankset for more than a few years on my bike and am on my 3rd BB, one of which was the matching Campy. Are you aware of the idiosyncrasies of this BB? Like the fact that there is a never-ending debate about whether it is asymmetrical, as described in mucho Campagnolo literature? Or not, as stated in many anecdotal posts all over the interwebz? Or that installing this (or other Campy?) BB requires a special tool? If none of that bothers you...

Out of curiosity I broke apart a Record Pista BB that I rode for lots of miles, a lot of it in inclement weather, that started getting crispy; so from experience I can tell you for a fact that it is not meant to be rebuilt. I imagine that it could be done, but chose to move on to something else. I will gladly provide more details if you'd like. If you are really after something that you can renew with some work - buy one of the old loose ball versions, they are pretty readily available, and are capable of lasting practically forever. If you want no maintenance, you will need to replace these things, the frequency will depend on your riding habits and climate.

Good luck and have fun...
Thank you for this. Exactly what I was looking for.

This will be for a fixed gear bike for road use and I'm trying to avoid maintenance.

Record Pista bottom bracket, crank and ring are about the same weight and significantly less expensive than the equivalent Dura Ace parts and I am looking at options, that's all.

You asked, "Are you aware of...?" and and the answer is no, I am ignorant about the Campagnolo part. It doesn't sound like it is something I want based on what you describe.

Thanks again. Really appreciate that you took the time to write that up.


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