"damyth" <
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> Anyone have any experience with Tange square taper bottom brackets?
> Would you recommend them? Are they smooth and durable?
>
I'm assuming that the Tange is the same as the Shimano BB.
I put one in the MTB I built in the mid 90s and it's worked since then
without a problem. I thought that the retaining rings were a little
fragile looking compared to Phil Wood BBs but the wider thread
engagement makes up for their less robust wall thickness.
I also have several Phil BBs that I've been using since 1975-6 that have
been in half dozen different bikes and still work perfect. It's easier
to adjust chain line with the Phil BB. I prefer the Phil stainless steel
locking rings over the alloy ones.
The Tange BB is a very good deal for the price. I just put together a
1980's retro road bike and used a Phil BB. I probably would have used
Shimano/Tange if I could have found one for $25.00.
I recommend that you run a BB tap through to chase the threads before
assembly. The longer threads on the Tange retaining rings can hang on a
poorly threaded BB.
Chas.