Brev. Galli 35x1 Bottom Bracket
04-27-15, 06:42 AM
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You'll never be able to adjust it perfectly until it's dealt with. Your profile doesn't show where you are. If you're anywhere near northeastern Wisconsin, I could do it for you.
Otherwise, a metric thread cartridge bottom bracket, such as the one Velo-Orange offers, wouldn't rely on the shell faces to establish bearing alignment.
Otherwise, a metric thread cartridge bottom bracket, such as the one Velo-Orange offers, wouldn't rely on the shell faces to establish bearing alignment.
04-27-15, 03:41 PM
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You'll never be able to adjust it perfectly until it's dealt with. Your profile doesn't show where you are. If you're anywhere near northeastern Wisconsin, I could do it for you.
Otherwise, a metric thread cartridge bottom bracket, such as the one Velo-Orange offers, wouldn't rely on the shell faces to establish bearing alignment.
Otherwise, a metric thread cartridge bottom bracket, such as the one Velo-Orange offers, wouldn't rely on the shell faces to establish bearing alignment.
I'm actually in France, so doing that shouldn't be a problem.
The thing is: is it worth the cost? Is a roller bearing Galli BB something interesting or should I save the facing / allignment and directly buy the one from Velo-Orange? What do you say?
04-27-15, 03:49 PM
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If it were my bike, I'd probably use the Galli BB. It's an interesting piece of equipment -- roller bearings seem like a good design choice -- and the cost of the Velo-Orange cartridge and shipping to France would likely be as much or more than getting the shell properly faced to use the Galli unit.
04-27-15, 05:36 PM
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I won't try to add much to the excellent help given so far but, unless you are very picky or critical, or just want it perfect, I would just re-assemble it, adjust it the best you can, and ride it. It worked well enough before, I would presume. Then again, if you have a competent old bike shop mechanic nearby, with the proper tools.....
04-27-15, 06:11 PM
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If you are in France then you should be able to find a shop with the correct tools, and if you need a new BB or crank you should be able to get TA or Stronglight parts. Their US distribution is spotty but they are both French companies and still active.
04-27-15, 06:14 PM
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If it were my bike, I'd probably use the Galli BB. It's an interesting piece of equipment -- roller bearings seem like a good design choice -- and the cost of the Velo-Orange cartridge and shipping to France would likely be as much or more than getting the shell properly faced to use the Galli unit.
Thanks for the advice John. So I'll keep the Galli and try to have it repaired! This frame also has a Galli headset, and I believe it has roller bearings too. I'll clean it and re-grease it and see how it goes.
I couldn't find a lot of info about the roller bearings greasing... Shall I do it as with ball bearings- that is, using quite a lot of grease between the bearings? Or does it need less maintenance?
I won't try to add much to the excellent help given so far but, unless you are very picky or critical, or just want it perfect, I would just re-assemble it, adjust it the best you can, and ride it. It worked well enough before, I would presume. Then again, if you have a competent old bike shop mechanic nearby, with the proper tools.....
Yeah, I'll try that. Will see how I feel it with the cranks on, and then start asking in nearby bike shops so to have it done in the next weeks.
That's okay haha, I'm actually not French (I'm from Argentina). So let's keep up the humor!
04-27-15, 06:19 PM
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I guess so.
As I like doing bike things myself (although I'm not a pro), I was hoping to solve it with my tools.
But yeah, I'm positive I'll find someone who can do it here without problems.
As I like doing bike things myself (although I'm not a pro), I was hoping to solve it with my tools.
But yeah, I'm positive I'll find someone who can do it here without problems.
04-27-15, 07:00 PM
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Yeah, just grease it up and you're all set. Nothing special as far as I know.
04-28-15, 02:14 AM
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I wish roller bearing headsets would've caught on. I still have one that I pulled from a wrecked 1984 Trek 610. It's on an old Panasonic and still works great. If I'm not mistaken the cups are plastic! With metal inserts.
Yeah, just grease it up and you're all set. Nothing special as far as I know.
Yeah, just grease it up and you're all set. Nothing special as far as I know.
Great! Good to hear they are good stuff.
I've read they are really long lasting. But is it any way to notice if they are in bad shape? The bearings should look worn-out or something?
04-28-15, 07:00 AM
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When you can't get it adjusted smoothly anymore without tight spots or binding. If I remember correctly my roller bearing headset isn't as smooth as a ball bearing headset but it doesn't matter since the bars only need to turn a little while riding. There's just a bit more friction.
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