Replacement Italian Bottom Bracket
06-05-26 | 02:39 PM
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Replacement Italian Bottom Bracket
I have a project bike with a Campagnolo Italian bottom bracket. I believe Nuovo Record (rifled cups). Spindle is 115mm and says 70-SS. The fixed cup (still attached) appears to have enough wear/damage that after inserting new bearings and grease, it still makes a slight grinding noise.
So, assuming I can get the fixed cup off (already broke one bolt attempting to do so), what is a good recommended Italian threaded ISO square taper sealed bottom bracket that I can swap in. I guess I can also hunt for a replacement Campy fixed cup, but not sure what would be more economical at this point. I saw this one from Token https://tokenproducts.us/products/tk...40862291329124 but don't know much about the brand's quality.
So, assuming I can get the fixed cup off (already broke one bolt attempting to do so), what is a good recommended Italian threaded ISO square taper sealed bottom bracket that I can swap in. I guess I can also hunt for a replacement Campy fixed cup, but not sure what would be more economical at this point. I saw this one from Token https://tokenproducts.us/products/tk...40862291329124 but don't know much about the brand's quality.
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06-05-26 | 03:03 PM
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I have a project bike with a Campagnolo Italian bottom bracket. I believe Nuevo Record (rifled cups). Spindle is 115mm and says 70-SS. The fixed cup (still attached) appears to have enough wear/damage that after inserting new bearings and grease, it still makes a slight grinding noise.
So, assuming I can get the fixed cup off (already broke one bolt attempting to do so), what is a good recommended Italian threaded ISO square taper sealed bottom bracket that I can swap in. I guess I can also hunt for a replacement Campy fixed cup, but not sure what would be more economical at this point. I saw this one from Token https://tokenproducts.us/products/tk...40862291329124 but don't know much about the brand's quality.
So, assuming I can get the fixed cup off (already broke one bolt attempting to do so), what is a good recommended Italian threaded ISO square taper sealed bottom bracket that I can swap in. I guess I can also hunt for a replacement Campy fixed cup, but not sure what would be more economical at this point. I saw this one from Token https://tokenproducts.us/products/tk...40862291329124 but don't know much about the brand's quality.
06-05-26 | 03:05 PM
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One problem is, most modern square taper BBs like are symmetric. You need one with offset. So going by the length won't guarantee a fit. Why not just get another fixed cup or another standard BB? Nuovo Record are common as dirt. Shimano or Suntour will work if you don't want to spend the money on Campy. Hard to beat Dura Ace quality, and it's an exact fit. You didn't mention if the spindle was also pitted.
06-05-26 | 03:08 PM
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I have a project bike with a Campagnolo Italian bottom bracket. I believe Nuevo Record (rifled cups). Spindle is 115mm and says 70-SS. The fixed cup (still attached) appears to have enough wear/damage that after inserting new bearings and grease, it still makes a slight grinding noise.
So, assuming I can get the fixed cup off (already broke one bolt attempting to do so), what is a good recommended Italian threaded ISO square taper sealed bottom bracket that I can swap in. I guess I can also hunt for a replacement Campy fixed cup, but not sure what would be more economical at this point. I saw this one from Token https://tokenproducts.us/products/tk...40862291329124 but don't know much about the brand's quality.
So, assuming I can get the fixed cup off (already broke one bolt attempting to do so), what is a good recommended Italian threaded ISO square taper sealed bottom bracket that I can swap in. I guess I can also hunt for a replacement Campy fixed cup, but not sure what would be more economical at this point. I saw this one from Token https://tokenproducts.us/products/tk...40862291329124 but don't know much about the brand's quality.
06-07-26 | 08:10 AM
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Fried_Chicken ,
I have this one you can have, Light scratches in the race area but not pitted. Should be OK for a while. lemme know, MH
I have this one you can have, Light scratches in the race area but not pitted. Should be OK for a while. lemme know, MH
06-07-26 | 06:08 PM
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06-07-26 | 06:41 PM
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Fried_Chicken ,
I have this one you can have, Light scratches in the race area but not pitted. Should be OK for a while. lemme know, MH
I have this one you can have, Light scratches in the race area but not pitted. Should be OK for a while. lemme know, MH
06-07-26 | 07:30 PM
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Assuming you’re using the Campy crank that was used on the bottom bracket. Otherwise you’ll want to decide what crank you’re using before sorting out which BB.
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06-07-26 | 11:23 PM
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I have a project bike with a Campagnolo Italian bottom bracket. I believe Nuovo Record (rifled cups). Spindle is 115mm and says 70-SS. The fixed cup (still attached) appears to have enough wear/damage that after inserting new bearings and grease, it still makes a slight grinding noise.
So, assuming I can get the fixed cup off (already broke one bolt attempting to do so), what is a good recommended Italian threaded ISO square taper sealed bottom bracket that I can swap in. I guess I can also hunt for a replacement Campy fixed cup, but not sure what would be more economical at this point. I saw this one from Token https://tokenproducts.us/products/tk...40862291329124 but don't know much about the brand's quality.
So, assuming I can get the fixed cup off (already broke one bolt attempting to do so), what is a good recommended Italian threaded ISO square taper sealed bottom bracket that I can swap in. I guess I can also hunt for a replacement Campy fixed cup, but not sure what would be more economical at this point. I saw this one from Token https://tokenproducts.us/products/tk...40862291329124 but don't know much about the brand's quality.
The blue pipe also goes on the "fixed" cup and with 4 ft of leverage, it always works with very little drama.
You do have to get it on the ground with padding so you can wrestle with it, I just do it in the grass and never have a problem.
It doesn't always take 4ft. but its easier to just start there.
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