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Old 07-30-07 | 03:09 PM
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From: Great North Woods

Bikes: Vittorio, Centaur triple; Casati Laser Piu, Chorus Triple.

New bottom bracket tightness

I replaced my Deda D-Force BB with a Campa Centaur today (while changing from two to three ring crankset). The Deda was torqued really well, so I assume correctly and to their full spec by Casati when they installed it. I have ridden it for over two years with no issues, and it sounds good even now - very smooth.

On the Campa, after installing both sides and torquing the right to spec (70Nm), I did the left as directed. At 70Nm it felt almost seized - very hard to turn with fingers. I backed it off, and re-torqued to 30Nm as specified with Loctite blue.

Now it is just a little stiff, but smooth. I will assume for the time being that the bearings will wear in OK, but wonder about your similar experiences.

BTW, it is the new style BB, using the cassette lockring tool for assembly.
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