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Old February 24th 06, 07:03 PM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Default Threadless BB Cartridges: Why/Why Not?

Thanks to Werehatrack for introducing me to the concept...

Now it begs the question:
Why are BB shells threaded in the first place?
i.e. Why don't most bikes just come with threadless
already installed?

Sounds like there's a downside...
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