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>NC wrote:
>> Julian wrote:
>>> Hi
>>>
>>> I've just received a Shimano UN72/3 bottom bracket from Wiggle (delivered next day!). However, I
>>> was expecting it to have a metal retaining cup, but it's plastic. Is this correct? One end of
>>> the axle has been greased, I wonder if it's a return.
>>
>>
>> Sounds very similar to the one I bought about 6 months ago from another supplier, even down to
>> the grease.
>>
>> The plastic end isn't a cup, its just a location device to support the LH of the cartridge, so
>> the material is not too critical. Arguably plastic is better because it can't rust !
>>
>>
>> NC.
>
>Unlikely to seize in the shell and easier to break away if it does
>
>
Okay, plastic it is then. It was just that the review featured by Wiggle mentioned a metal cup, so
that was what I was expecting. I've not had problems with previous plastic cupped (I realize it's
not a cup as in the old style BBs) BBS so no worries there. Thanks folks. By the way Wiggle were
very quick and I got wine gums!
--
Julian