In a message dated 9/19/2004 2:28:14 PM PST, stevens@veloworks.com writes:
I've got an OMAS bottom bracket with two adjustable cups and cartridge
bearings (one side sealed, the other open to the plastic sleeve). One cup
is marked OMAS ITALY 1.370" x 24 BSC-S. The other cup is marked OMAS ITALY
1.370" x 24 BSC-D. The bearings are marked AY17Z - ADR - FRANCE. The
spindle measures 112.16 mm. Pretty good condition, but by no means new.
So what do I have here? And does anyone want to take it off my hands for a
fair price?
Steven
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Sounds like a nice OMAS BB. Take a magnet and check the BB axle, it the
megnet doesn't stick you have a very nice high-end retro BB. I don't know why the
bearings are marked as though they were made in France, but then again, I guess
there is no reason stopping OMAS to spec their BB with bearings made in
France.
cheers-
Dave Anderson
Cut Bank MT