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Tim Hall
Guest
Being fairly averse to change, I've not kept up with the developments
in Bottom Brackets and headsets. I've tried a Favourite Search Engine
to look for a summary of what's what, but don't seem to have the right
search terms.
Can some kind soul summarise what the latest deal with bottom brackets
is - the kind with the bearing outboard - and why they're so good.
How are the bearings attached to the bike? Bear in mind I think
square tapered cranks are a New Thing.
And then a similar thing with head sets. I'm a Stronglight A9 man
myself, and have trouble even considering a threadless steerer. AIUI
integrated headsets do away with headset cups and the bearing press
directly into the headtube. Doesn't seem that smart a move to me.
What are the advantages? Or have I got it wrong (again)?
Tim
in Bottom Brackets and headsets. I've tried a Favourite Search Engine
to look for a summary of what's what, but don't seem to have the right
search terms.
Can some kind soul summarise what the latest deal with bottom brackets
is - the kind with the bearing outboard - and why they're so good.
How are the bearings attached to the bike? Bear in mind I think
square tapered cranks are a New Thing.
And then a similar thing with head sets. I'm a Stronglight A9 man
myself, and have trouble even considering a threadless steerer. AIUI
integrated headsets do away with headset cups and the bearing press
directly into the headtube. Doesn't seem that smart a move to me.
What are the advantages? Or have I got it wrong (again)?
Tim