Category Archives: Bottom brackets

SKF Bottom Brackets with French Threads

Posted on April 6, 2013 by

Many wonderful bikes have been made in France in past decades. Not just the great machines from small constructeurs like René Herse and Alex Singer (above), but also more common bikes like the Peugeot PX-10, the nicer Gitanes and many … Continue reading →

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Bottom Brackets Demystified

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

Replacing a square taper bottom brackets can seem a bit daunting. What threading do I need? How long should the spindle be? Which taper? It’s really quite simple, and here is how to figure it out. Threading The bottom bracket … Continue reading →

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Silver Cups for SKF Bottom Brackets

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

More than three years after their introduction in North America, the SKF bottom brackets have lived up to their promise as the most reliable bottom bracket on the market. Many have been ridden for tens of thousands of miles in … Continue reading →

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To grease or not to grease?

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

Should one grease the tapers of bottom bracket spindles before installing the cranks? Few topics spur as much controversy among bike mechanics as this question. In the old days, Campagnolo not only recommended mounting the cranks dry, they even suggested … Continue reading →

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SKF Bottom Brackets: World Exclusive

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

Compass Bicycles is proud to be the sole distributor of SKF bottom brackets world-wide. Svenska Kugellagerfabriken (SKF) has been the leader in bearing technology since 1907. Today, SKF is the largest bearing manufacturer in the world, and their bearings are … Continue reading →

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