{"product_id":"bottom-bracket-velo-orange-italian","title":"Velo Orange Italian Threaded Bottom Bracket","description":"\u003cp\u003eItalian bikes used to have self-loosening fixed cups, until they realized it wasn't a great idea and many of them switched to English\/ISO. This bottom bracket lets you continue that fine tradition if you've got no choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that not all Italian-made bikes use Italian BBs. It's worth double-checking: the English shell width is 68mm, the Italian is 70mm. The Italian has right-handed threads on both sides, whereas the English has the drive-side reverse-threaded. Ask Sheldon Brown if you're still not sure, or write in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealed cartridge bearings for simplicity and longevity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic square taper design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJIS taper - works with most cranks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHollow boron steel axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e258g (110mm length)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpindles are available in a variety of lengths to fit most cranksets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes crank bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerally it is the crank model that determines spindle length, so check what spindle length the crank manufacturer recommends or measure your old BB. If between sizes, it's usually wise to choose the longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the Park Tool BBT-22 for installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Velo Orange","offers":[{"title":"110","offer_id":44788292878405,"sku":"210000008953","price":54.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"118","offer_id":44910529347653,"sku":"210000008954","price":54.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/1865\/7605\/files\/dsc-0001-005_ff3152c9-30d2-4ce0-89d2-0415a9e0f6e1.jpg?v=1774211761","url":"https:\/\/www.clcycle.ca\/products\/bottom-bracket-velo-orange-italian","provider":"C\u0026L Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}