Branford Bike: Phil Wood Titanium and Stainless Steel Bicycle Bottom Brackets, cups, rings and tools. British, A.K.A English,French, Swiss or Italian threads. Fits Campagnolo Nuovo and Super Record Cranksets too. Cranks, BB, Vintage Campy.

Phil Wood Alloy Cartridge Bottom Brackets:

Two heavy duty, oversized, sealed cartridge style bearings; one on the chainring side and one on the non-drive side. Requires no maintenance for a minimum of 20,000 miles (36,000 km).
Comes with a stainless steel spindle in a wide variety of lengths and tapers to fit all Campagnolo or Shimano single, double or triple chainring cranks.
Spindles are oversized; 17 mm in diameter for extra strength, stiffness and durability.
The alloy cartridge model with a stainless steel axle weighs a mere 198 grams in a 103 mm length. Add a titanium spindle and the same bottom bracket drops to 137 grams!
Sealed cartridge design eliminates moisture and dirt buildup from inside your frame.
Unique and well proven design provides the widest bearing separation for maximum axle rigidity.
Although Phil bottom brackets are designed to be maintenance free they can be easily rebuilt.
Available with British (1.37 inches x 24 threads per inch) or Italian rings (36 mm x 24 threads per inch) in aluminum or stainless steel. Rings are required and do NOT come with the spindle assembly. Order separately.
Spindle lengths with a Campagnolo taper are: 102, 111 and 115 mm. Designed to fit 68 and 70 mm long frame bottom bracket shells. Asymmetrical 111 spindle now available for Campagnolo 10 speed triple cranks. Custom 5 mm offset also available for older Nuovo and Super Record road cranks. Please specify what model and year Campagnolo crank you will be using your new Phil bottom bracket with, when placing your order.
Spindle lengths for Shimano and other major manufacturers are: 103, 105, 108, 111, 113, 116, 119, 123, 125, 127.5, 130 and 135 mm. Designed to fit 68 or 70 mm, road or mountain frame, bottom bracket shells.
Spindle lengths for Shimano and other major manufacturers are: 103, 105, 108, 113, 116, 119, 123, 125, 127.5, 130 and 135 mm. Designed to fit 73 mm, mountain frame, bottom bracket shells.
Unique mounting rings add up to 5 mm of lateral adjustment. Custom, factory spindle alignments are also possible.
Precisely machined, beautifully finished, smooth running and exceptionally durable. Used with success by Branford Bike riders since 1976. Highly recommended. Detailed, easy to follow, installation instructions are included.
Made in the USA by Phil Wood and backed with a three year warranty.
Professional repairs, warranty service and help with technical questions is available from Phil Wood in San Jose, California USA. Call Phil Wood at (408) 298-1540, email them at Sales@PhilWood.com or visit them at PhilWood.com by clicking on the underlined text.

Part Number	Description	Our Price USD$	Normal Retail	You Save
PW-BB-S1(length)	Phil Wood Alloy/Stainless Campy 68/70 Bottom Bracket	$99.88	$110.00	$10.12
PW-BB-S2(length)	Phil Wood Alloy/Stainless Shimano 68/70 Bottom Bracket	$99.88	$110.00	$10.12
PW-BB-S3(length)	Phil Wood Alloy/Stainless Shimano 73 mm Bottom Bracket	$99.88	$110.00	$10.12
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Bottom Bracket width, diameter and threading

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Road bottom brackets generally are available with either British or Italian threads.
British is more popular in the US and is widely called English threading. British threads measure 1.37 inches x 24 threads per inch.
The frame, bottom bracket shell diameter of an English threaded bottom bracket (C) , is 1.37 inches (34.8 mm).
The length, distance from one cup face to the other (B) , of a road frame bottom bracket shell that is English threaded is 68 mm.
Road frames also come with Italian threaded bottom bracket shells. Italian threads measure 36 mm x 24 threads per inch.
An Italian threaded bottom bracket shell is 36 mm wide (C ) and 70 mm in length(B ). A British threaded cup will slide into an Italian shell without catching any threads. An Italian cup is too tall to fit into a British threaded bottom bracket shell.
The length (A) of your bottom bracket spindle must be matched in length and taper to the crank arm it was designed for.

Mountain bikes almost always come with English threaded shells. The exact thread measurement is the same as road bikes, 1.37 inches x 24 threads per inch. However, mountain bikes come with two different bottom bracket shell lengths; 68 or 73 mm. 68 mm is the most popular but 73 mm is catching on. Both often require different bottom brackets even though spindle length and cup threading is the same.

Phil Wood Titanium Cartridge Bottom Brackets:

Comes with a premium composition, heat treated, titanium spindle in a wide variety of lengths and tapers to fit all Campagnolo or Shimano single, double or triple chainring cranks.
Spindles are oversized; 17 mm in diameter for extra strength, stiffness and durability.
The Magnium cartridge model with a titanium axle weighs a mere 135 grams in a 103 mm length!
The Magnium model uses a premium grade of titanium that is slightly lighter and stiffer than the Alloy/Ti model. Both models use the identical bearings.
Two heavy duty, oversized sealed cartridge style bearings; one on the chainring side and one on the non-drive side. Requires no maintenance for at least 20,000 miles (36,000 km).
Sealed cartridge design eliminates moisture and dirt buildup from inside your frame.
Unique and well proven design provides the widest bearing separation for maximum axle rigidity.
Although Phil bottom brackets are designed to be maintenance free they can be easily rebuilt.
Available with British (1.37 inches x 24 threads per inch) or Italian rings (36 mm x 24 threads per inch) in aluminum or stainless steel. Mounting rings are required and do NOT come with the spindle assembly. Order separately.
Spindle lengths with a Campagnolo taper are: 102, 111 and 115 mm. Designed to fit 68 and 70 mm long frame bottom bracket shells. Asymmetrical 111 spindle now available for Campagnolo 10 speed triple cranks. Custom 5 mm offset also available for older Nuovo and Super Record road cranks. Please specify what model and year Campagnolo crank you will be using your new Phil bottom bracket with, when placing your order.
Spindle lengths for Shimano and other major manufacturers are: 103, 105, 108, 111, 113, 116, 119, 123, 125, 127.5, 130 and 135 mm. Designed to fit 68 or 70 mm, road or mountain frame, bottom bracket shells.
Spindle lengths for Shimano and other major manufacturers are: 103, 105, 108, 113, 116, 119, 123, 125, 127.5, 130 and 135 mm. Designed to fit 73 mm, mountain frame, bottom bracket shells.
Unique mounting rings add up to 5 mm of lateral adjustment. Custom, factory spindle alignments are also possible.
Precisely machined, beautifully finished, smooth running and exceptionally durable. Used with success by Branford Bike riders since 1990. Highly recommended. Detailed, easy to follow, installation instructions are included.
Made in the USA by Phil Wood and backed with a three year warranty.
Professional repairs, warranty service and help with technical questions is available from Phil Wood in San Jose, California USA. Call Phil Wood at (408) 298-1540, email them at Sales@PhilWood.com or visit them at PhilWood.com by clicking on the underlined text.

Part Number	Description	Our Price USD$	Normal Retail	You Save
PW-BB-T1(length)	Phil Wood Alloy/Titanium Campy 68/70 Bottom Bracket	$159.88	$180.00	$20.12
PW-BB-T2(length)	Phil Wood Alloy/Titanium Shimano 68/70 Bottom Bracket	$159.88	$180.00	$20.12
PW-BB-M1(length)	Phil Wood Magnium/Titanium Campy 68/70 Bottom Bracket	$249.88	$300.00	$50.12
PW-BB-M2(length)	Phil Wood Magnium/Titanium Shimano 68/70 Bottom Bracket	$249.88	$300.00	$50.12
PW-BB-M3(length)	Phil Wood Magnium/Titanium Shimano 73 Bottom Bracket	$269.88	$320.00	$50.12
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Rings, tools and tips for installation:

Mounting rings are removable and adjustable up to 5 mm right or left for exceptionally precise chain alignment.
Rings should be installed in a dry, clean bottom bracket shell. Thread locking compound is provided and required.
Rings are available with British (1.37 inches x 24 threads per inch) or Italian (36 mm x 24 threads per inch) threading in aluminum (11 grams/pr) or stainless steel (34 grams/pr). They fit all Phil bottom brackets manufacturered since 1971.
French threading, 35 mm x 1 mm, is available in cro-moly steel only.
Stainless steel rings or new teflon/aluminum rings may be used in aluminum, steel or titanium frames. Always use LocTite when installing Phil Wood rings. A small tube is included.
Rings easily install with a Phil Wood bottom bracket ring tool. Two tools are required for British or French threading; one for Italian threads. These rings use a unique spline pattern; no other brand of tool will fit.
Ring mounting tool is machined from stainless steel and will last a lifetime.

Part Number	Description	Our Price USD$	Normal Retail	You Save
PW-BB-RA2	Phil Wood British, Teflon/Alloy, BB Mounting Rings	$37.88pr	$40.00	$2.12
PW-BB-RA1	Phil Wood Italian, Teflon/Alloy, BB Mounting Rings	$37.88pr	$40.00	$2.12
PW-BB-RS2	Phil Wood British, Stainless, BB Mounting Rings	$31.88pr	$35.00	$3.12
PW-BB-RS1	Phil Wood Italian, Stainless, BB Mounting Rings	$31.88pr	$35.00	$3.12
PW-BB-RC1	Phil Wood French, Cro-Moly, BB Mounting Rings	$49.88pr	$55.00	$5.12
PW-BB-RT	Phil Wood BB Mounting Ring Installation Tool	$12.88ea	$15.00	$2.12
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Bottom Bracket Compatibility - length and tapers

All cranks must be matched with a specific length bottom bracket spindle. Triple cranks or frames with oversize seat tubes require slightly longer bottom bracket spindles.
Shimano and almost every major bottom bracket maker have traditionally used the same spindle end cross section of 12.9 mm and two degree taper. Campagnolo uses the same two degree taper but has a smaller starting cross section of 12.7 mm.
A Shimano crank arm will bottom out on Campagnolo spindle. A Campagnolo crank arm will not draw far enough onto a Shimano spindle.
Phil Wood now produces both Campagnolo and Shimano taper bottom brackets in a wide variety of lengths. Phil bottom brackets are exceptionally well made and usually last for 30,000 miles without maintenance.

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Branford Bike Online Catalog - Archival Edition
brought to you by the former owner of Branford Bike, Tim Brockett via his personal web site, TimsLife.Com

This is an archival edition of the Branford Bike web site from February 2006. Complete with product photos, prices, how to articles and technical specifications it is a treasure trove of accurate, detailed and historical information.

In July of 2006 Branford Bike was incinerated by a huge forest fire. No one was hurt but the inventory and buildings were completely destroyed. I witnessed the fire and stayed until the trees were burning in my driveway. At that point I hiked from Branford Bike, through the smoke and embers, down the mountain to my Jeep 3 miles away. I took photos and wrote about the harrowing experience so everyone could see what I saw. My insurance was generous and I later rebuilt my home and started another business selling books. Read the story here.

Branford Bike was a huge part of my life for over 30 years; June 1976 to July 2006. I enjoyed those years tremendously and Branford Bike was often a labor of love. I hope you enjoy browsing through the archival catalog. If your visit brings back pleasant memories please share them with me via e-mail at timbrockett@gmail.com .

If you find any printed Branford Bike catalogs, advertisments or flyers please scan them as a PDF and email. Or you may mail them via US Post to Tim Brockett, PO Box 1711, Emigrant, MT 59027. Eventually I will post them in a Memorabilia catalog section.

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