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Bikes: Dinucci Allez 2.0, Richard Sachs, Alex Singer, Serotta, Masi GC, Raleigh Pro Mk.1, Hetchins, etc
one of the best arguments for cartridge / sealed bearing BBs is that you don't have to take the crankarms off very often for bearing service
I use 240-280 inch pounds for crank bolts. Classic Campagnolo Record cranks are at the low end of that range. TA and Stronglight are below that range
it's good to be sensitive to how the bolt feels as the fiinal torque is approached. The Shimano DA and XTR cranks for example, pull up very solid. **ClicK !**
remember that these "classic" cranks are now approaching 50 years old and who knows what indignities they've been subjected to before you acquired them.
I personally would not ride Campagnolo Record 144 cranks for anything other than a "parade" ride.
/markp
Last edited by mpetry912; 09-28-23 at 03:10 PM.