Re: [CR]Fixed Gear - Campy BB question

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From: "garry nold" <lksbks@ix.netcom.com>
To: "Jim Cole" <jcole@memphis.edu>, <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <3AD5C8B8.CFB3A17A@memphis.edu>
Subject: Re: [CR]Fixed Gear - Campy BB question
Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 09:49:28 -0700


Hi Jim, I have used a Phil BB with the road cranks as you describe on both a track frame and a road frame. I still use the same BB on the track frame now useing track cranks. Staicl w/ the Phil, chain-line will be an issue and the Phil BB is the answer.
Hope this helps,
Garry Nold
Lacey, WA


----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Cole
To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2001 8:24 AM
Subject: [CR]Fixed Gear - Campy BB question



> I'd like to set up an older 531 tubed Trek frame as a fixed gear road
> bike. I have a question concerning bottom brackets. I'd like to use
> the NR Campy road crankset I have and was wondering about the bottom
> bracket. Would a Campy track bottom bracket be advisable? I'm guessing
> the answer is no since the rear is spaced 126mm, but would appreciate
> any input. I do have a Phil Wood BB for a double chainring set up that I
> could conceivably adjust over to one side a bit. Maybe this would be my
> best bet.
>
> BTW, I have no experience with Campy track bottom brackets (or any Campy
> track specific parts!) and wonder if the track BB spindles are
> compatible with the road BB? If so, would it need the thick or thin
> cups? THANKS!

>

> Jim Cole

> Memphis, TN