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Originally Posted by jbonamici
I'd think finding an older model Shimano cartridge BB with removable drive side cup would be easier than finding a good condition Swiss BB. You can mount a Shimano unit using Phil Wood cups, which is a good deal less $ than a full Phil unit. Of course, you'll still need the Phil mounting tool(s).
+1 The unit you would look for is a UN72...They come up often on ebay but finding one in the correct width can be trying...Total cost minus mounting tool is usually around $65-75 for the Phil rings and BB.
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