[CR]Campy BB question

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From: "Louis Schulman" <louiss@gate.net>
To: "Classic Rendezvous Mail List (E-mail)" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2003 18:46:33 -0400 (EDT)
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Subject: [CR]Campy BB question

I am gradually replacing components on my '73 Ron Cooper with ones more authentic to its origin. I am installing a Campy NR crankset.

Given that this frame is all English standard, and assuming that everything is more or less "normal", what length bottom bracket spindle do I need?

Second, can I use a "modern" Campy sealed BB with the same length spindle? I read on Sheldon Brown's page that all spindles use a 2 degree taper, but that the thickness of the tapered ends varies. Are all Campy spindles made to the same standard?

Thanks for your help.

Louis Schulman In tropical Tampa, Florida (the orchids like this weather, but how many times can you change your underwear in one day?