Branford Bike: Campagnolo Record and Chorus Bottom Brackets, cups, seals and tools.

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Campagnolo Record Bottom Bracket:

Three, sealed cartridge style, bearings; two on the chainring side and one on the non-drive side.
Campagnolo's lightest bottom bracket; weighs just 190 grams.
17 mm, hollow cro-moly steel 102 mm spindle fits 8, 9 and 10 speed, Campy Record and Chorus two ring cranks, from 1995 to present.
Now available in a 111 mm symmetrical version to fit mid 1980's to1994 C Record, Record and Chorus cranks and current track cranks. The 111 mm symmetrical version cartridge is identical to the 102 mm version cartridge except for the length of the bottom bracket spindle. The cartridge bearings are sealed and the cups employ a rubber O ring, just like the 102 mm version. The only difference between the 102 mm Record bb and the 111 mm symmetrical Record bb is that the alloy cups on the 111 mm version lack the thin, plastic dust seals used on the 102 mm bb.
The Campagnolo 111 mm Record bottom bracket will not work with older, Campagnolo, Nuovo and Super Record cranks. They require a 115 mm spindle with 5 mm of offset on the chain ring side. We suggest using a Phil Wood bottom bracket for Nuovo and Super Record applications.
Campagnolo also makes an asymmetrical 111 mm version to fit Record 10 speed triple ring cranks. The Record Triple bottom bracket, pictured below, is 2 mm longer on the chainring side than it is on the non-drive side. The chainring side double bearings sit 4 mm closer to the chainrings than they do on the 102 and symmetrical 111 mm models.
This bottom bracket is designed for use with the Record Triple 10 speed cranks only. It will not work with Campagnolo Racing T, Daytona, Centaur or Veloce cranks which require a 111 mm bottom bracket that is the same length on both sides.
Spindle mid-section is oversized to increase stiffness and reduce weight.
Unique taper is not interchangeable with Shimano.
Removable cups are machined from 7000 series aluminum alloy and are easily replaceable.
Comes with British (1.37 inches x 24 threads per inch) or larger diameter Italian cups (36 mm x 24 threads per inch). Spindles are identical and always 102 mm long.
Cups are lightly coated with thread lock and should be installed in a dry, clean bottom bracket shell. Do NOT grease or lubricate the threads.
We suggest using a Park Torque Wrench, for the most accurate installation. Campagnolo recommends tightening the cups to 70 Newton Meters (N.m) or 51.66 foot pounds.
Easily installs with a Campy or Park bottom bracket tool which also fits all Campy cassette lockrings. Any 1 inch ( 25.4mm ) socket will fit over the Park BBT-5 tool and allow you to use a torque wrench. Tools are listed below.
A carbon fiber cover further reduces weight and adds a touch of elegance to this beautifully crafted bottom bracket.
Made in Italy by Campagnolo and backed with a three year warranty.
Warranty service and help with technical questions is available from Camapgnolo USA in Carlsbad, California USA. Call Campagnolo USA at (760) 931-0106, email them at Info@CampagnoloUSA.com or visit them at Campagnolo.com by clicking on the underlined text .
Official product manuals and more product information is also available at Campagnolo.com .
The product manuals may be downloaded. They are in Adobe PDF format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or higher to read or print.

Part Number	Description	Our Price USD$	Normal Retail	You Save
CR-97-00	Record 102 mm British Bottom Bracket	$109.88	$120.00	$10.12
CR-97-02	Record 102 mm Italian Bottom Bracket	$109.88	$120.00	$10.12
CR-91-80	Record 111 mm British Symmetrical Bottom Bracket	$94.88	$100.00	$5.12
CR-91-81	Record 111 mm Italian Symmetrical Bottom Bracket	$94.88	$100.00	$5.12
CR-92-60	Record 111 mm British 10 Speed Triple Bottom Bracket	$124.88	$130.00	$5.12
CR-92-61	Record 111 mm Italian 10 Speed Triple Bottom Bracket	$124.88	$130.00	$5.12
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Bottom Bracket width, diameter and threading

BB Graphic

Road bottom brackets generally are available with either British or Italian threads.
British is more popular in the US and is widely called English threading. British threads measure 1.37 inches x 24 threads per inch.
The frame, bottom bracket shell diameter of an English threaded bottom bracket (C) , is 1.37 inches (34.8 mm).
The length, distance from one cup face to the other (B) , of a road frame bottom bracket shell that is English threaded is 68 mm.
Road frames also come with Italian threaded bottom bracket shells. Italian threads measure 36 mm x 24 threads per inch.
An Italian threaded bottom bracket shell is 36 mm wide (C ) and 70 mm in length(B ). A British threaded cup will slide into an Italian shell without catching any threads. An Italian cup is too tall to fit into a British threaded bottom bracket shell.
The length (A) of your bottom bracket spindle must be matched in length and taper to the crank arm it was designed for.

Mountain bikes almost always come with English threaded shells. The exact thread measurement is the same as road bikes, 1.37 inches x 24 threads per inch. However, mountain bikes come with two different bottom bracket shell lengths; 68 or 73 mm. 68 mm is the most popular but 73 mm is catching on. Both often require different bottom brackets even though spindle length and cup threading is the same.

Campagnolo Chorus Bottom Bracket:

Three, sealed cartridge style, bearings; two on the chainring side and one on the non-drive side.
Weighs just 220 grams; only 30 grams more than Record.
17 mm cro-moly steel, 102 mm hollow spindle fits 8, 9 and 10 speed Campy Record and Chorus cranks from 1995 to present.
Campagnolo also makes an asymmetrical 111 mm version to fit Record 10 speed triple ring cranks. The Chorus Triple bottom bracket, like the Record one pictured above, is 2 mm longer on the chainring side than it is on the non-drive side. The chainring side double bearings sit 4 mm closer to the chainrings than they do on the 102 mm model.
This bottom bracket is designed for use with the Record Triple 10 speed cranks only. It will not work with Campagnolo Racing T, Daytona, Centaur or Veloce cranks which require a 111 mm bottom bracket that is the same length on both sides.
Unique taper is not interchangeable with Shimano.
Removable cups are machined from 7000 series aluminum alloy and are easily replaceable.
Comes with British (1.37 inches x 24 threads per inch) or larger diameter, Italian cups (36 mm x 24 threads per inch). Spindles are identical and always 102 mm long.
Cups are lightly coated with thread lock and should be installled in a dry, clean bottom bracket shell. Do NOT grease or lubricate the threads.
We suggest using a Park Torque Wrench, for the most accurate installation. Campagnolo recommends tightening the cups to 70 Newton Meters (N.m) or 51.66 foot pounds.
Easily installs with a Campy or Park bottom bracket tool which also fits all Campy cassette lockrings. Any 1 inch ( 25.4mm ) socket will fit over the Park BBT-5 tool and allow you to use a torque wrench. Tools are listed below.
Made in Italy by Campagnolo and backed with a three year warranty.
Warranty service and help with technical questions is available from Camapgnolo USA in Carlsbad, California USA. Call Campagnolo USA at (760) 931-0106, email them at Info@CampagnoloUSA.com or visit them at Campagnolo.com by clicking on the underlined text .
Official product manuals and more product information is also available at Campagnolo.com .
The product manuals may be downloaded. They are in Adobe PDF format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or higher to read or print.

Part Number	Description	Our Price USD$	Normal Retail	You Save
CR-96-03	Chorus 102 mm British Bottom Bracket	$64.88	$70.00	$5.12
CR-96-02	Chorus 102 mm Italian Bottom Bracket	$64.88	$70.00	$5.12
CR-93-80	Chorus 111 mm British 10 Speed Triple Bottom Bracket	$69.88	$80.00	$10.12
CR-93-81	Chorus 111 mm Italian 10 Speed Triple Bottom Bracket	$69.88	$80.00	$10.12
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Campagnolo Record and Chorus Bottom Bracket spare parts:

Replacement alloy cups fit Record bottom brackets from1997 to present.
Replacement alloy cups fit Chorus bottom brackets from1996 to present.
Axle seals, holders and rubber O rings fit both Record 1997 to present and Chorus 1996 to present.
Since both cups on Record and Chorus bottom brackets are removable, you can convert a British bb into an Italian bb by simply changing the cups. The Italian cups are 1 mm thicker to accomodate the 2 mm longer, 70 mm, Italian bottom bracket shell.
Made in Italy by Campagnolo and backed with a three year warranty.
Warranty service and help with technical questions is available from Camapgnolo USA in Carlsbad, California USA. Call Campagnolo USA at (760) 931-0106, email them at Info@CampagnoloUSA.com or visit them at Campagnolo.com by clicking on the underlined text .
Official product manuals and more product information is also available at Campagnolo.com .
The product manuals may be downloaded. They are in Adobe PDF format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or higher to read or print.
We also have fixed cup shims for British threaded, drive side cups with a lip. Install between the cup and frame to fine tune chain alignment or crank clearance. Ideal for moving the inner chainring away from your chainstay.

Part Number	Description	Our Price USD$	Normal Retail	You Save
CR-98-35	Record 102mm, Cup, Drive Side, British Threads	$34.88	$40.00	$5.12
CR-98-38	Record 102mm, Cup, Drive Side, Italian Threads	$34.88	$40.00	$5.12
CR-98-34	Chorus 102mm, Cup, Drive Side, British Threads	$32.88	$35.00	$2.12
CR-98-37	Chorus 102mm, Cup, Drive Side, Italian Threads	$32.88	$35.00	$2.12
CR-98-33	Record/Chorus 102mm, Cup, Non-Drive Side, British Threads	$29.88	$40.00	$10.12
CR-98-36	Record/Chorus 102mm, Cup, Non-Drive Side, Italian Threads	$29.88	$40.00	$10.12
CR-92-05	Record Triple 111mm, Cup, Drive Side, British Threads	$34.88	$40.00	$5.12
CR-92-06	Record Triple 111mm, Cup, Drive Side, Italian Threads	$34.88	$40.00	$5.12
CR-98-98	Chorus Triple 111mm, Cup, Drive Side, British Threads	$29.88	$40.00	$10.12
CR-98-97	Chorus Triple 111mm, Cup, Drive Side, Italian Threads	$29.88	$40.00	$10.12
CR-98-69	Record/Chorus Triple 111mm, Cup, Non-Drive Side, British Threads	$29.88	$40.00	$10.12
CR-98-62	Record/Chorus Triple 111mm, Cup, Non-Drive Side, Italian Threads	$29.88	$40.00	$10.12
CR-98-78	Record/Chorus Axle O Ring	$2.88	$4.00	$1.12
TL-30-20A	Fixed Cup Shims, 1 mm	$2.88ea	$ 4.00	$ 1.12
TL-30-21A	Fixed Cup Shims, 1.5 mm	$2.88ea	$ 4.00	$ 1.12
TL-30-22A	Fixed Cup Shims, 2 mm	$2.88ea	$ 4.00	$ 1.12
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Bottom Bracket Compatibility - length and tapers

All cranks must be matched with a specific length bottom bracket spindle. Triple cranks or frames with oversize seat tubes require slightly longer bottom bracket spindles.
Shimano and almost every major bottom bracket maker have traditionally used the same spindle end cross section of 12.9 mm and two degree taper. Campagnolo uses the same two degree taper but has a smaller starting cross section of 12.7 mm.
A Shimano crank arm will bottom out on Campagnolo spindle. A Campagnolo crank arm will not draw far enough onto a Shimano spindle.
Phil Wood now produces both Campagnolo and Shimano taper bottom brackets in a wide variety of lengths. Phil bottom brackets are exceptionally well made and usually last for 30,000 miles without maintenance.

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