At 03:38 PM 03/05/2009 -0700, Mike Larsen wrote:
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>How do many of you keep an Italian thread fixed cup with right hand
threads tight in the BB? Does the difference between loose bearings and
caged bearings make a difference. Is it unheard of to switch the cups to
the opposite sides with the lock ring on the crank side.
Well, it would be a bit awkward to adjust an "adjustable cup" on the crank side.
I've always questioned the Italian design, but I've no personal experience. I would be inclined to Loctite the fixed cup, just to be sure.
John Betmanis
Woodstock, Ontario
Canada