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Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
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bottom bracket — Bicycle component that is inserted into the bottom bracket shell. The bottom bracket consists of the crank axle (bottom bracket spindle), ball bearings, and (in older style bottom brackets) a fixed cup and an adjustable cup. Crankarms are bolted… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Bottom bracket — A square taper cartridge bottom bracket. The bottom bracket on a bicycle connects the crankset to the bicycle and allows the crankset to rotate freely. It contains a spindle that the crankset attaches to, and the bearings that allow the spindle… … Wikipedia
sealed bottom bracket — A bottom bracket with protective seals to keep water and grime from penetrating to the bearings. Also called cartridge bottom bracket … Dictionary of automotive terms
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cartridge bottom bracket — A bottom bracket with protective seals to keep water and grime from penetrating to the bearings. Also called sealed bottom bracket … Dictionary of automotive terms
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