No, I'm not asking how to do it again. I was quoted $25 to get it installed, so I'm letting someone else do it.

The question is - Should I bring my wheelset to the shop that's going to install it? I don't know much about BB's, but I know that one cup on my Sugino 75 BB is adjustable. Should I bring along my wheelset so I can be sure that my chainline is perfectly straight? So far as I know, Phils use the industry standard 42mm chainline, but my LBS will not be handling this and I don't want to drive another 45 minutes to clear up small details.

I'd bring 'em the whole bike so you can check it out when its done.

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usually you should give them the whole bike

and the cup is not really "adjustable" in the sense you are thinking. The drive side cup is fixed. and the non-drive side is ringed, meaning it is easier to snug up so the bearings spin properly. This has little to do with adjustability in the sense of chainline precision adjusting. The BB is a 109mm spindle fitting English threaded (68) BB shells. If your BB shell is Italian threaded (70), there is an Italian BB option from Sugino.

Well, it's a new frame and I didn't really want to haul all the loose parts up there. I guess it makes sense though, good point.

Cool, thanks.

edit: But wait, the "adjustability" doesn't have any impact on chainline at all? I'm probably mistaken, but I thought there was some way to make minor adjustments with this BB.

You got it...the bottom bracket adjustment has no effect on chainline, simply how smooth the bearings turn. For that matter pretty much every BB out there, save Phil and Miche have no cahinline adjustment built into the design.

-Robb

You shouldn't be able to make adjustments with this. If properly mated to the matching cranks and the hubs will give you a 42mm chainline, you have nothing to worry about it. Be sure that the cranks are properly seated on the spindle and you'll be fine. While it wouldn't hurt to bring the wheelset in, it's not necessary I think.

The adjustable BB you may be thinking of is either Phil Wood or Miche.

Thanks. You people are wonderful.

I've got Sugino 75 cranks, so I'll stop worrying about it.

btw, make sure you rebuild that bottom bracket monthly at least if you ride your bike at all. I ride everyday to work and school, and after three months, I had already pitted a cup. I mean it is still rediculously smooth, but water kills these things. They arent sealed like most three piece bottom brackets as they are meant for the track...if you love them, its worth it though

-Robb

Thanks for the advice. Shouldn't be a problem. I'm going to invest in the tools soon and I don't mind taking the time for maintenance.