What Happened to Over Torque?
Moderator: robbosmans
Press fit bearings, PF30 BB ......has proved to be a difficult combo, personally I also disliked the additional tools required to mount and dismount the cranks plus the tiny Bolt used to lock the adjustable collar was a shite solution.
Basically a faff that brought few benefits.
Basically a faff that brought few benefits.
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- spookyload
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Dirt cheap on eBay though.
Some highly praised the design/execution compared to other 30mm axle/bearing designs - others complained of several of its features. My take is that bb30 framesets are a dying breed - which correct me if I’m wrong - was the primary target of this “alternative” design
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I have one for threaded cups. I have not ridden on it yet but I fitted it because it five arm and that the correct ring size for me. Installing it took alot more time than fitting a ultra torque crankset.
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My theory is that the Campy engineering team in charge of crankset design are bonused based on the expense of the special Campy tools required to install and service them. That, and how many proprietary chainring designs they can come up with.
They scored big time with the Overtorque design
They scored big time with the Overtorque design
There's sometimes a buggy.
How many drivers does a buggy have?
One.
So let's just say I'm drivin' this buggy...
and if you fix your attitude you can ride along with me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GekiIMh4ZkM
How many drivers does a buggy have?
One.
So let's just say I'm drivin' this buggy...
and if you fix your attitude you can ride along with me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GekiIMh4ZkM
I too have one for threaded cups. Been on my Colnago for a while and it's great.....bm0p700f wrote:I have one for threaded cups. I have not ridden on it yet but I fitted it because it five arm and that the correct ring size for me. Installing it took alot more time than fitting a ultra torque crankset.
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Pain in the a$$ to dismount and the requirement of the 100 eur tool.
dirt cheap crank though
dirt cheap crank though
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I use an overtorque chainset on my 2005 madone. The proprietary tools aspect is an arse and a typical campag wheeze. However, it's a light chainset and I think the engineering is superb.I use it with the bsa threaded cups. The disappointing aspect is that the cups weigh 100 grams which seems about 30 grams too much.
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my install tool broke the second time I used it. I'm hoping to get a replacement at some point. The removal tool is a thing of joy and simple to use. I have no beef with the chainset the only lighter options are clavicula and m3 which are way more expensive. so overtorque is great cash vs weight saved.
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