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Scilly.Suffolk
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Having a complete ball ache replacing my drivetrain. After buying a Sugino RD2 set up, and it not working out, I just went and bought a proper track chainset - Campag Record Pista. I did have some trouble removing the bottom bracket I had in from the Sugino set up and had to take it to a shop. The threads looked fine when I got it back, although not even sure if they actually checked it.
Anyway, I also decided to get the Record BB since it is recommended (which I am now doubting). The bottom bracket goes in nice and smoothly and I can hand screw right up almost to the end. Then I see it’s misaligned about 0.5mm. Ok, that’s not much, but when I tighten it with the tool, the spindle doesn’t spin well. You can feel friction with the bearings. I don’t want this with a new £55 BB.
Cleaned the shell with a rag and toothbrush numerous times. Cleaned the BB of any gunk on the threads. Installed and uninstalled a few times. No dice.
First time I’ve encounter this misalignment installing one. So, is it likely to be the threads on the shell? Or perhaps the bottom bracket itself?
Anyone have any experience / ideas with this? Fed up taking the frame to London bike shops to get a shafting.
Thanks.