But what about taper? I thought that was the reason Grant and Riv. recommended a specific Phil BB for the Superbe.
Mitch Harris Little Rock Canyon, UT
On 10/7/07, DTSHIFTER@aol.com <DTSHIFTER@aol.com> wrote:
> Jerry,
>
> I just dug out my "spec" sheet, which I made many years ago, with several
> comparisons of various manufacturer's BB spindles. A Superbe Pro BB spindle is,
> almost, an exact Campagnolo NR/SR clone.
>
> Sectional dimensions for the Superbe Pro: Start: 12.70mm; Mid: 13.15mm;
> End: 13.55mm
>
> The Campagnolo NR/SR: S: 12.75mm; M: 13.10mm; E: 13.50mm
>
> For comparison(s): Campagnolo C-Record: S: 12.85mm; M: 13.25mm; E: 13.60mm
>
> Shimano UN-91 (Dura-Ace/sealed): S: 12.80mm; M: 13.30mm; E: 13.80mm
>
> And, a Phil Wood, which I returned to them to have new bearings installed and
> requested a spindle to use with a NR/SR crank: S: 12.80mm; M: 13.50mm; E:
> 13.90mm
>
> There is also 'offset' to consider: The NR/SR & Suntour Spindles are
> 31mm/26mm; The Phil is 29mm/24mm
>
> And for the "record" (not Campagnolo!); I generally play around with bottom
> brackets until I find one which gives me the chainline I want. I think square
> taper BB spindles had many advantages - too bad they are almost extinct.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Chuck Brooks
> Malta, NY (USA)
>
>
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