Phil Woods Titanium BB - am I mad?

I can't help but find myself really attracted to Phil Woods Titanium BB. I was thinking of selling my BMX to get myself one. Only 117 quid off:

http://www.aspirevelotech.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=PWSSBB

Which is a damned sight cheaper then what I have seen 'em for over here.

Has any one ever had one? Or am I totally crazy?

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When you say "attracted"... cos that might be what gives a clue as to the state of your mental health.

Serious answer; search it, I think several other members have them.

don't sell your bmx. you'll regret it. i do.

I agree with Hassan, don't sell your BMX but do buy a Titanium Phil BB.

The Ti-Phil really is a fit/forget component. And so smooth to ride <3

Sell the bmx

Sell the bmx
+slap+

Howzabout a Royce Ti BB? As used by Nicole Cooke who's like a world champion and shit?

And you can get the matching Ti crank bolts to go with them.

sell your mama

^ £1

Or at the very least buy the steel one and save some wedge!

i'll sell Murtles mum and danate all of the proceeds to your cause.
PM me your bids.

she's worth millions

Or at the very least buy the steel one and save some wedge!

Agreed, there is not much point in the Ti version. As far as I know they use the same bearings and that's really the point that makes them so good. Also they are constructed to the same tight tolerances and you can deal with a slighly wack chainline with the adjustable cups.

I've got the steel version and as Object says, it's fit and forget.

I got Ti just because I could. No other reason.
I'd happily use the steal version.

I've got a fairly old FAG Nadax Titanium BB in mine, and it's as smooth as you could dream of. Go for it.

Howzabout a Royce Ti BB? As used by Nicole Cooke who's like a world champion and shit?

And you can get the matching Ti crank bolts to go with them.

How much is it?

Thanks object and Benanza.

Is the Ti not noticeably lighter then the steel?
As for fit and forget I'm sure thats the case, but then isn't there little bit of pride in knowing your ride has a Phil Woods heart?

As for selling the BMX. I only use it to cycle to the bike shop when my fix is out of commission so I can buy whatever I need to fix the fix. And I'm sure I can get a couple of hundred for it.

Fair play, what's the BMX?

As for Phils it is noticably ligther as a single component but unless you have a ridiculously light build you won't notice the weight difference once it has been installed.

Fair play, what's the BMX?

As for Phils it is noticably ligther as a single component but unless you have a ridiculously light build you won't notice the weight difference once it has been installed.

Fair play. You went Ti though. Was it worth it?

The Bmx, is a nicely Built up Old School Aero Reflex. First bike I ever built from scratch. It almost all 1984/5 components, to go with the frame. Its all Chrome Too. Brakes and Wheels aren't great though. Was going to upgrade, then I decided to build a SS which then went fixed. Now I don't really want such tiny wheels and wide handlebars.

I went a bit excessive on that particular build. No expense spared. I couldn't bring myself to buy the cheaper steel version. Honestly there's very little/if anything in it between the two performance wise. I'd suggest going with what you can realistically afford, if the Ti is a stretch buy the Steel. If you can justify the Ti buy that. (This is possibly the most sensible comment I've ever made on this forum).

(This is possibly the most sensible comment I've ever made on this forum).

And I appreciate that big time, thank for the info. Really appreciate it.

No worries.

you are going soft, em.

Fuck you cunt.

Infact, you've just made my list.

she's worth millions

• I actually have one of these at home, it's worth about 70pence