Better bottom bracket cups source???

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07-24-12 | 11:29 AM

imabeliever1

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Better bottom bracket cups source???

Other than the Sunlite "brand", are there any sources for good quality bottom bracket cups??? Possibly Tange or ????
Not wanting to kill my budget, but something a bit better than the nameless ones you can buy online would be nice.

Thanks

07-24-12 | 12:03 PM

wrk101

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When you can buy Shimano cartridge bb for $10 (UN26), there is little incentive for someone to make higher end cups. Buy at least $50 worth of stuff from Jensen USA, and the shipping is free.

New Sugino units can be bought for about $100.

+1 Donor bike can be a good source of Shimano, Sugino and other brand bb cups.

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07-24-12 | 12:13 PM

dbakl

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I'd look for something complete on ebay: Sugino, Specialized, Avocet, Ofmega, Zeus were all pretty good.

07-24-12 | 04:31 PM

miamijim

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They're out there.

What threading do u need?

I have Italian, Britich and French cups in a variety of name brands.

07-25-12 | 05:38 AM