Originally Posted by Andrew R Stewart;[url=tel:22812490
22812490[/url]]1- The scratch doesn't look like the typical cracks that happen to a lugged BB, much more like a simple scratch from a sharp pointed something. So I suggest riding the bike and just keep an eye on this to be sure.
2- Replacing a BB shell is a big effort and one that many builders won't seek out.
Replacing BB shell on a French frame? - Bike Forums Is a thread on this that just happens to be current.
3- I sold Panasonics for a bunch of years back in the day. Perhaps one of the better production bikes WRT joining quality and consistency that I have handled. Andy
4- $250 is what I would consider a low price for a shell replacement. I suspect Matt A isn't doing this to make "real" money... Andy
thanks for your feedback - much appreciated. When I picked this up I was pretty geeked to get a lugged made in Japan frameset. I’d like to get a lot of miles on it.