Yes, the 74mm BB predates the Nuovo Record cups.
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, CA USA
On Jul 9, 2007, at 1:42 PM, Jerome & Elizabeth Moos wrote:
> Did the 74 mm BB have thin cups?
>
> Regards,
>
> Jerry Moos
> Big Spring, TX
>
> Chuck Schmidt <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> On Jul 9, 2007, at 1:18 PM, Jerome & Elizabeth Moos wrote:
>
> > This suggest another point. Didn't Cinelli use a 72 mm or perhaps
> > 74 mm BB shell for a couple of years? If so, lacking an original
> > BB, can one use a Record Italian axle with Nuovo Record thick
> > Italian cups in these BB shells?
>
>
> The axle for the 74mm Campagnolo bottom bracket ("74" stamped in the
> axle designation on the axle) are pretty easy to find... they didn't
> all get used up.
>
> Chuck Schmidt
> South Pasadena, CA USA
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