Ever think to yourself: "you know what would be fun? firing some bullets at my bike." Well, that's what Phil Wood components are all about. Bulletproof. Great choice for a bottom bracket.
This will be one of the few modern components on the bike aside from the Mavics. Based on what I've heard about the old school cup-and-cone bottom brackets, it is a nightmare. In addition, what were the Italians doing? Besides bizarre choices for threading and so on, extra bonus with an Italian bottom bracket -- right handed threading when you'd like left means the cup likes to loosen itself (physics!). With a California bike heritage, the first component maker to utilize cartridge bearings, and the maker of the best lube around, Phil Wood is a natural fit. If I know what I'm doing, you'll even be able to see the beautiful Phil logo through the G-star. If that's not bike porn, I don't know what qualifies anymore.
Having installed Italian BB's on both my bikes, all I can say is -- blue Loctite is your friend.
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