Ask the expert: bottom brackets

BR_Gregor
BR_Gregor Posts: 222
edited March 2015 in Road general
Hello,
Next week I'm starting a thread (it'll be in the BikeRadar Office sub-forum; I'll post a link below) in which you'll be able to speak to our technical editor James Huang (aka Angry Asian) – you may have read some of his reviews or his AngryAsian column on the main site. The thread will be called: Ask the Expert.

James has been with us for more than ten years and is an absolute AUTHORITY on all things bike, and in particular, the subject of bottom brackets (be kind now...). He's travelled the world examining all manner of bikes, inspected many bike factories, attended pretty much every bike show, has contacts throughout the industry, has reviewed everything and you can put him to the test, or get him to answer your query.

If anyone has a question on bottom brackets or something similar (we'll run more sessions on other areas depending on how this works out), please feel free to ask him and he'll reply to everyone. Hopefully he can pass on some good advice.

As it'll be a forum thread he won't be answering instantaneously but as he gets a chance each day. So fear not, as he'll be answering stuff all week in case you do wish to question him.

Cheers,
Gregor
Communities and OYB Editor
Communities and On Your Bike Editor, BikeRadar

Comments

  • homers_double
    homers_double Posts: 8,292
    Can we have more bewbs in the Bottom Bracket please?

    8)
    Advocate of disc brakes.
  • crikey
    crikey Posts: 362
    and is an absolute AUTHORITY on all things bike

    I bet I know of someone who can make him cry on the subject of quick links....
  • tomisitt
    tomisitt Posts: 257
    crikey wrote:
    and is an absolute AUTHORITY on all things bike

    I bet I know of someone who can make him cry on the subject of quick links....

    Heh! Priceless!
  • chris_bass
    chris_bass Posts: 4,913
    Can this have a sister feature called "Ask Manc33"?
    www.conjunctivitis.com - a site for sore eyes
  • jgsi
    jgsi Posts: 5,062
    You have not actually let on to him what goes on and up in these forums have you?
    I suggest you rehome the office cat now, or he'll end up kicking it.
  • BR_Gregor
    BR_Gregor Posts: 222
    Ha, the office cat is safely out of the way, JGSI! James is no stranger to the BikeRadar forum.
    Communities and On Your Bike Editor, BikeRadar
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,317
    If he comes up with the usual rat that bearings don't last because the BB shell is not faced is going to be fireworks, I tell'ya... :wink:
    left the forum March 2023
  • mpatts
    mpatts Posts: 1,010
    I'd appreciate some guidance on the correct orientation of typeface on press fit cups.
    Insert bike here:
  • BR_Gregor
    BR_Gregor Posts: 222
    Have now opened the thread on which James will be replying. It's here (or just head into the BikeRadar office sub-forum): viewtopic.php?f=40033&t=13019725

    If you have a question please ask and James'll give you his best shot!
    Communities and On Your Bike Editor, BikeRadar