Re: [CR]Track bike BB clearance

(Example: Racing:Wayne Stetina)

Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 18:30:45 -0400
From: "Joe Bender-Zanoni" <joebz@optonline.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Track bike BB clearance
To: Phil Scott <pdscott@woh.rr.com>, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
References: <000701c53fb0$a1610050$7ded1c41@IDODESIGNS>


It depends a lot on the pedals. Short spindles, a minimum under the spindle and an outer profile that angles to match the track are the factors. Talking toeclip type pedals a Suntour Superbe gives much more clearance than Campagnolo Record. The Suntour's can be further profiled also. A real favorite is the last generation Shimano Dura-Ace and Ultegra pedals. With these types of pedals an 11" BB would allow an experienced rider to not even think about hitting a pedal on a fairly steep (45 degree?) track like in Blaine Mn.

I spent some time on that track with a Paramount that had a 10 1/2" BB. With Campy pedals- very dangerous. With modified Suntours-almost passable.

Joe Bender-Zanoni
Great Notch, NJ


----- Original Message -----
From: Phil Scott
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 6:40 PM
Subject: [CR]Track bike BB clearance



> What is the normal BB height clearance on a track bike, so it could be
> ridden on the steepest velodrome? Where is it measured from?

>

> Phil Scott