Campagnolo Record BB?
04-16-21, 07:57 AM
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Campagnolo Record BB?
Im looking to get this, Campagnolo Record Pista / Track 70 mm X 111 mm Italian Thread Bottom Bracket ITA. Is it comparable to the Dura ace 7700 octolink?
04-16-21, 11:26 AM
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Yeah i have found them on ebay. I am very familiar with square taper and that's it. Does the dura ace have an edge in durability or "technology" is what im looking for. As this is the only Italian thread bike i have, so i cant throw it on another bike.
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04-16-21, 09:51 PM
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The 7700 needs frequent maintenance, and they're a bit of a pain. 2 sets of very small ball bearings in retainers and 2 sets of very small needle roller bearings in retainers. The only thing the seals keep out is sunlight. The Campy bb is going to be much more durable and virtually maintenance free.
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04-16-21, 11:08 PM
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The 7700 needs frequent maintenance, and they're a bit of a pain. 2 sets of very small ball bearings in retainers and 2 sets of very small needle roller bearings in retainers. The only thing the seals keep out is sunlight. The Campy bb is going to be much more durable and virtually maintenance free.
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A ti spindle is a spindle made from titanium, it will generally be a lot lighter but potentially might lose some stiffness for a heavier or more powerful rider.
04-18-21, 07:30 AM
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I guess we all know the only reason to be discussing the bottom bracket you described...
So I have been happily riding a Record Pista Crankset for many years, myself - in fact long enough that I have gone through several different bottom brackets including a Campy. At another time I'd gladly tell you all about it and the others. But this is now and unless you have some kind of connection or get very lucky you are not likely to find a right Campagnolo bottom bracket, or for that matter any of the many other Italian threaded ISO BBs that used to be pretty widely available.
Here is my expert(?) suggestion - Phil Wood
I am not a person who usually recommends stuff, especially high-end stuff, to any schmoe who asks "What should I buy?" here. But in this case, besides the fact that I love mine, it has been completely maintenance-free, and is holding up way better than any other BB that I've had on this bike with this crank - it is available! And unless you throw in a bunch of extras - it is not much, if any, more costly than the right Campag is nowadays.
Just contact them directly and they may even make one special for you. Good luck - have fun...
So I have been happily riding a Record Pista Crankset for many years, myself - in fact long enough that I have gone through several different bottom brackets including a Campy. At another time I'd gladly tell you all about it and the others. But this is now and unless you have some kind of connection or get very lucky you are not likely to find a right Campagnolo bottom bracket, or for that matter any of the many other Italian threaded ISO BBs that used to be pretty widely available.
Here is my expert(?) suggestion - Phil Wood
I am not a person who usually recommends stuff, especially high-end stuff, to any schmoe who asks "What should I buy?" here. But in this case, besides the fact that I love mine, it has been completely maintenance-free, and is holding up way better than any other BB that I've had on this bike with this crank - it is available! And unless you throw in a bunch of extras - it is not much, if any, more costly than the right Campag is nowadays.
Just contact them directly and they may even make one special for you. Good luck - have fun...
11-20-21, 09:32 AM
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I guess we all know the only reason to be discussing the bottom bracket you described...
So I have been happily riding a Record Pista Crankset for many years, myself - in fact long enough that I have gone through several different bottom brackets including a Campy. At another time I'd gladly tell you all about it and the others. But this is now and unless you have some kind of connection or get very lucky you are not likely to find a right Campagnolo bottom bracket, or for that matter any of the many other Italian threaded ISO BBs that used to be pretty widely available.
Here is my expert(?) suggestion - Phil Wood
I am not a person who usually recommends stuff, especially high-end stuff, to any schmoe who asks "What should I buy?" here. But in this case, besides the fact that I love mine, it has been completely maintenance-free, and is holding up way better than any other BB that I've had on this bike with this crank - it is available! And unless you throw in a bunch of extras - it is not much, if any, more costly than the right Campag is nowadays.
Just contact them directly and they may even make one special for you. Good luck - have fun...
So I have been happily riding a Record Pista Crankset for many years, myself - in fact long enough that I have gone through several different bottom brackets including a Campy. At another time I'd gladly tell you all about it and the others. But this is now and unless you have some kind of connection or get very lucky you are not likely to find a right Campagnolo bottom bracket, or for that matter any of the many other Italian threaded ISO BBs that used to be pretty widely available.
Here is my expert(?) suggestion - Phil Wood
I am not a person who usually recommends stuff, especially high-end stuff, to any schmoe who asks "What should I buy?" here. But in this case, besides the fact that I love mine, it has been completely maintenance-free, and is holding up way better than any other BB that I've had on this bike with this crank - it is available! And unless you throw in a bunch of extras - it is not much, if any, more costly than the right Campag is nowadays.
Just contact them directly and they may even make one special for you. Good luck - have fun...
The one I was looking at was Phil Wood Stainless Campy BB ISO - 110.5mm. The Pista crankset needs 111mm, so looks like I would be good to go?
11-20-21, 07:47 PM
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That should be fine. Half a millimeter off in chainline is insignificant, and Phil bottom brackets allow several millimeters of lateral chainline adjustment, so you should be able to get it perfect, anyway.
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11-21-21, 08:06 AM
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Campy Centaur should get u same chain line, but much cheaper
11-21-21, 10:16 AM
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I saw that somewhere online too, so adding that to my list. Much cheaper than the Phil Wood option.
Good to know that I have some options.
