To clarify the discussion regarding the modified BB shell here's the response from the seller:
"Thanks for your enquiry Dirk.
The BB shell treatment will still accept a common bb as I have done in the past. It is not ideal though as I felt that it was unwise to tighten the cups up as much as I might have done with a common bb. Having said that it didn't come loose, but I only rode it in this state for about 40 miles. ..."
please notice that I even got the spelling right in the subject this time! Dirk
-- Dirk Feeken Heidelberg Germany
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From: "Feeken, Dirk" <dirk.feeken@sap.com> Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 13:36:27 +0200 Subject: [CR]Ephraph on eBay
There's a nice looking Ephgrave No.1 (might even be a Super) on the british eBay (item 2174948468). I contacted the seller for more detailed info. He responded quickly to my questions ...
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Dirk Feeken
Heidelberg
Germany