Velo Orange Grand Cru 113mm French Cartridge BB for Cyclists

The Velo Orange Threadless Bottom Bracket offers a versatile solution for bicycles with damaged or worn bottom bracket threads. This unit features a chromoly spindle and sealed cartridge bearings, making it compatible with a wide range of frame types, including those with English, French, and Swiss bottom bracket shells, as well as those with damaged threads that do not require facing.

Importantly, this threadless design does not work with Italian-style bottom bracket shells. However, the key advantage of the threadless version is that it expands to tighten into the bottom bracket shell without damaging the existing threads. Once removed, the original threads can be reused, allowing for future flexibility in component choices.

For installation, the English and French models of the Velo Orange Threadless Bottom Bracket utilize a Shimano-spline tool, while the threadless version requires a standard bottom bracket spanner and pin spanner. This makes the installation process straightforward and accessible for most bicycle mechanics and enthusiasts.

One of the primary benefits of this product is its ability to be used on traditional threaded bottom bracket bikes with damaged threads, except for those with Italian-style bottom bracket shells. The use of the Velo Orange threadless bottom bracket unit does not alter the existing bottom bracket shell's threads, preserving the frame's integrity and allowing for future component changes.

Regarding the technical specifications, the Velo Orange Threadless Bottom Bracket has the following details:

Weight: 258 grams Genre: 113 BB/Frame Interface: French Spindle Interface Type: Square Taper JIS BB Shell Width: 68 mm

The French-style bottom bracket interface, combined with the square taper JIS spindle, ensures compatibility with a wide range of modern and classic bicycle frames. The 68mm bottom bracket shell width is a common standard, further expanding the versatility of this product.

Overall, the Velo Orange Threadless Bottom Bracket offers a practical and adaptable solution for cyclists and mechanics dealing with damaged or worn bottom bracket threads. Its ability to work with various frame types, while preserving the original threads, makes it a valuable tool for maintaining and upgrading bicycles without the need for expensive frame modifications or replacements.

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