Bike builders and mechanics have been putting paper type sleeves in the
bottom bracket housings since times prehistoric.
Even with oilers, if one didn't use them and took a bike apart once a year
to overhaul, then the grease would be fine all year unless ridden in rain or
dusty roads too long.
My dad and many others like him put a business card in the BB.
We would trim to size, smear a light coat of grease on it so it would catch
any wayward intrusion of the inner sanctum.
I've pulled bikes apart that were over 30 years old and found any number of
cards from various places in the BB's.
The card was stiff enuf to hold the contour and ID'd the bikes origen, and
if the owner's name was on it, even better.
Ted Ernst
Palos Verdes Estates
CA USA
> With the recent discussion on BB sleeves, thought some may be interested
> in what I found in my 1964 Bianchi Specialissima's bottom bracket when I
> pulled it,,,,,,,a BIANCHI paper sleeve wrapped around the spindle!!!
>
> First time I personally ever handled a Campagnolo 3/16" ball bearing
> bottom bracket. Interesting axle with what appears to be replaceable
> pressed on bearing races. Decided to preserve the BIANCHI paper sleeve by
> not reinstalling it.
>
> If you are interested in viewing photos of the BB, here's the Wool Jersey
> link (additional photos on 2nd page of album):
>
>
> http://www.wooljersey.com/
>
> Regards,
> Kevin Kruger - Grantville, PA
>
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