Thread: Suntour Sprint Bottom Bracket
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Old 12-26-18 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by T-Mar
The Sprint bottom bracket came in both English and Italian versions. However, both used the same 109mm spindle. Since the spindle is symmetrical, when used with the Italian cups and a 70mm shell, the axles protrusion is 1mm less on each side.
So I guess that means the Italian cups are thicker.

Is the spindle taper JIS on these? I seem to recall both Superbe and Sprint having a "Sugino Mighty" (i.e. ISO) taper at some point.
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