Triple Troubles . .

[jackosbournesnr]

There are converter rings available which fit a double and hold the triple inner. TA used to make them, I think that Stronglight still do. They aren't that easy to find.

IIRC Spa Cycles used to list them.

Yip... "Triplizers"

 

[rusty bodie]

Re:

Any idea what lightweight BB units are available for the Record 10 speed triple?

 

[jackosbournesnr]

By lightweight, what do you mean?

Lighter than a Record triple cratridge BB? There are still some of theses available, but they're about £90 each.

 

[hamster]

Royce, but not cheap...

 

[rusty bodie]

By lightweight, what do you mean?

Lighter than a Record triple cratridge BB? There are still some of theses available, but they're about £90 each.

I'm assuming that the standard bb is steel, so anything in titanium would be preferable.

 

[jackosbournesnr]

The record triple bb is 200g and has a hollow cromo axle.

The Ti-axled Royce is 190g

It's £90 for the Record triple and £190 for the Royce.

In terms of reliability, I've seen snapped Ti axled but never a steel one... That's just me though.

I last raced 25 years ago, so personally, I would list the bottom bracket as one of the components I'd be least likely to worry about shaving a few grammes off... Particularly if it was at the expense of reliability or durability.

 

[hamster]

Quite, typically cheaper and better to lose a few kgs on oneself.

 

[rusty bodie]

Quite, typically cheaper and better to lose a few kgs on oneself.

Or as my old racing buddy used to say, "Uh, oh. Time for the nervous shite!"

:?

 

[mattr]

One thing that is bugging me about this whole thread.

Why so keen for the ultra long crank?

Bar the half hour to adapt to a slightly shorter one and 20 seconds to lift the saddle/bars, there is no disadvantage to a shorter crank. Despite what 1980s/1990s fashion tells you....

And to be quite honest, a shorter crank might be even better with a triple, as you'll find it easier to use a smaller gear/higher cadence.....

 

[rusty bodie]

Re:

You're easily bugged! :roll:

That is the set up that I use on my bike and it suits me perfectly.

Nothing too bugging about that, is there?!