Bb386

[ljm]

Hi,

Is anybody using BB386 shells? If so, are you making them yourselves, or are they available off the shelf?

Cheers,

Lawrence

[steve garro]

Do they realize the irony in this statement?

"There have always been many standards of BB in the market. Those of us old enough will remember French threading, Swiss threading, as well as English and Italian. The Bike market follows trends that continue innovation. As opportunities arise to really improve performance, or adaptability, we believe the industry will adopt them, provided they make sense. Thanks to this new standard, cross platform adaptability, lighter weight, and increased BB surface area can now be had with one system."

- Garro.

[Mike Mcdermid]

Do they realize the irony in this statement?

"There have always been many standards of BB in the market. Those of us old enough will remember French threading, Swiss threading, as well as English and Italian. The Bike market follows trends that continue innovation. As opportunities arise to really improve performance, or adaptability, we believe the industry will adopt them, provided they make sense. Thanks to this new standard, cross platform adaptability, lighter weight, and increased BB surface area can now be had with one system."

- Garro.

It never ceases to amaze that anything with a bearing and thread in a bicycle just lasts

However simplifying it to press fitting a bearing and it becomes a clusterfuck of incorrect tolerances and shiity manufacturing to save a buck

[ljm]

No irony meant at all; I'm simply curious as to the take up of this particular 'standard' amongst custom/low volume builders, as the use of press fit systems does appear to be increasing in this sector of the market. Putting aside the real world experience and concerns of some, I like the concept and (perhaps superficial) simplicity of the various press fit systems.

The debate surrounding the pros and cons of all the solutions will no doubt continue for some time to come. But I didn't intend to spark another run through, only to find out what those who are using press fit are doing!

Nonetheless, thanks for the reality check

[steve garro]

No irony meant at all; I'm simply curious as to the take up of this particular 'standard' amongst custom/low volume builders, as the use of press fit systems does appear to be increasing in this sector of the market. Putting aside the real world experience and concerns of some, I like the concept and (perhaps superficial) simplicity of the various press fit systems.

The debate surrounding the pros and cons of all the solutions will no doubt continue for some time to come. But I didn't intend to spark another run through, only to find out what those who are using press fit are doing!

Nonetheless, thanks for the reality check

The bicycle industry likes it's standards to include multiple choices.
Viva Whitworth!
- Garro.

[Dallas Tex]

It amazes me how well marketing guys can make a change (whose main benefit is reduction of cost in large volume manufacturers) into a must have improvement.

These marketing guys are pissing on your back and telling you its raining.