Hi Jim,
I have used a Phil BB with the road cranks as you describe
on both a track frame and a road frame. I still use the same
BB on the track frame now useing track cranks. Staicl w/ the Phil,
chain-line will be an issue and the Phil BB is the answer.
Hope this helps,
Garry Nold
Lacey, WA
> I'd like to set up an older 531 tubed Trek frame as a fixed gear road
> bike. I have a question concerning bottom brackets. I'd like to use
> the NR Campy road crankset I have and was wondering about the bottom
> bracket. Would a Campy track bottom bracket be advisable? I'm guessing
> the answer is no since the rear is spaced 126mm, but would appreciate
> any input. I do have a Phil Wood BB for a double chainring set up that I
> could conceivably adjust over to one side a bit. Maybe this would be my
> best bet.
>
> BTW, I have no experience with Campy track bottom brackets (or any Campy
> track specific parts!) and wonder if the track BB spindles are
> compatible with the road BB? If so, would it need the thick or thin
> cups? THANKS!
>
> Jim Cole
> Memphis, TN