The Life and Times of a Pro Mechanic LottoNL-Jumbo
02-08-18, 11:27 AM
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The Life and Times of a Pro Mechanic LottoNL-Jumbo
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!SPOILER ALERT!
https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/groe...bai-tour-lead/
I would really like to know what exactly went (was) wrong with his bike. I wonder if Lotto is looking for new mechanics?
!SPOILER ALERT!
https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/groe...bai-tour-lead/
I would really like to know what exactly went (was) wrong with his bike. I wonder if Lotto is looking for new mechanics?
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02-08-18, 11:46 AM
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You should tag this as a spoiler. I was planning on watching the stage after work. Nothing in your post indicates that the results of today's stage are in the story.
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02-08-18, 12:57 PM
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BB? On two bikes? If BB's are now so temperamental now that pro mech's can't get it right throw in the towel.
02-08-18, 01:14 PM
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He needs to get with Schleck to learn how to express his disappointment... "there is anger in my belly" sounds better than "F***** BOTTOM BRACKET!"
02-08-18, 01:53 PM
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I like PF BBs. We just put the Wheels Mfg threaded outboard bearings in them and they work great/better.
02-09-18, 11:31 AM
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Specialized at least is reverting to threaded on some models like the Roubaix. They still seem to believe in the merits of BB30 for stiffness since the corresponding S-Works models use it.
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-The cups being pulled in by their center threads and clamp the BB and make it very tight. Tighter than an in-frame threaded alloy shell would be. Ridden by a rider that can torque a DA chain-ring apart, never had a squeak in any on several bikes.
-A little lighter I think (guess) to have the bare carbon shell
-No chance of ruining alloy BB threads.
-A a few more options for spindles.
The Shimano 24mm steel spindle gives a nice wide stance esp ratio of spindle dia to width.
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