Campagnolo bottom bracket - early 90s?
11-25-16, 10:06 AM
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Campagnolo bottom bracket - early 90s?
I am trying to identify the model and value of this Campagnolo bottom bracket. This came from a bike with Dura Ace 7400 crankset with STI shifters so that would suggest this is an early 90s model. I cannot figure out the models of Campagnolo at that time, and there is no marking to indicate this. On eBay, the similar ones are listed as $50-60. I would appreciate if anyone has suggestions as to the model or value of this bottom bracket. Thanks!
11-25-16, 01:01 PM
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I believe that the fixed cup with the outer and inner lips was unique to Croce d'Aune, which would place it circa 1988-1991. Hopefully other members can corroborate this.
11-25-16, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by T-Mar
I believe that the fixed cup with the outer and inner lips was unique to Croce d'Aune, which would place it circa 1988-1991. Hopefully other members can corroborate this.
VeloBase.com - Component Listing
Sounds like Croce d'Aune group preceded Chorus group?
11-25-16, 01:46 PM
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Croce d'Aune and Chorus were both introduced in 1988 with Chorus being a step below Croce d'Aune. Chorus did not originally have the lipped fixed cup but appears to have inherited the design, after Croce d'Aune was discontinued.
11-25-16, 02:27 PM
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I just noticed that my link was not specific to the components:
Chorus: VeloBase.com - Component: Campagnolo BB-01CH, Chorus
Croce d'Aune: VeloBase.com - Component: Campagnolo Croce d' Aune
Here's another image of Chorus BB:
I found it very confusing to decipher the Campy components - I appreciate your comments, T-mar! Also, I noticed that some spindles have "A" after "SS", but mine does not. What is "A" stands for?
Chorus: VeloBase.com - Component: Campagnolo BB-01CH, Chorus
Croce d'Aune: VeloBase.com - Component: Campagnolo Croce d' Aune
Here's another image of Chorus BB:
I found it very confusing to decipher the Campy components - I appreciate your comments, T-mar! Also, I noticed that some spindles have "A" after "SS", but mine does not. What is "A" stands for?
11-25-16, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by T-Mar
Croce d'Aune and Chorus were both introduced in 1988 with Chorus being a step below Croce d'Aune. Chorus did not originally have the lipped fixed cup but appears to have inherited the design, after Croce d'Aune was discontinued.
Put a Nuovo Record bottom bracket my new bike that year.
We thought it was interesting and marginally lighter… had visions that they mis-stamped some English bottom bracket fixed cups and did this as a save.
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Originally Posted by T-Mar
I believe that the fixed cup with the outer and inner lips was unique to Croce d'Aune, which would place it circa 1988-1991. Hopefully other members can corroborate this.
11-26-16, 09:20 AM
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68 is spindle for English BB, SS is for strada (road). Sometimes a letter was used after this for another specific, I think "g" might have been used for triple, but I don't recall A.
The threads on the axle surface of the cup are unusual and I don't know the significance of those. Measure the spindle length and if you sell it make sure to note it. 111 mm if I recall is the length of late 80's double spindle.
$50 is about right for eBay if the cups are in good shape.
The threads on the axle surface of the cup are unusual and I don't know the significance of those. Measure the spindle length and if you sell it make sure to note it. 111 mm if I recall is the length of late 80's double spindle.
$50 is about right for eBay if the cups are in good shape.
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Originally Posted by Spaghetti Legs
68 is spindle for English BB, SS is for strada (road). Sometimes a letter was used after this for another specific, I think "g" might have been used for triple, but I don't recall A.
The threads on the axle surface of the cup are unusual and I don't know the significance of those. Measure the spindle length and if you sell it make sure to note it. 111 mm if I recall is the length of late 80's double spindle.
$50 is about right for eBay if the cups are in good shape.
The threads on the axle surface of the cup are unusual and I don't know the significance of those. Measure the spindle length and if you sell it make sure to note it. 111 mm if I recall is the length of late 80's double spindle.
$50 is about right for eBay if the cups are in good shape.
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