giro viti

English translation: bolt circle

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Italian term or phrase:giro viti
English translation:bolt circle
Entered by: Mario Calvagna

22:52 Jul 31, 2005
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Mechanics / Mech Engineering
Italian term or phrase: giro viti
In a document on cycling and cycling equipment:

Su consiglio dei tecnici Fsa, Hamilton decise di montare sulla sua bicicletta una compact unità del peso di 515 grammi e giro viti da 110 mm.

Thanks very much!
Harold
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bolt circle
Explanation:
see the 2 links below
they are for the same crankset

the first one says giro viti 110 mm
the second bolt circle 110 mm

so that is how it is called
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Mario Calvagna
Local time: 23:18
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Thanks very much!

Harold
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Summary of answers provided
5 +1bolt circle
Mario Calvagna
4circumference
Christopher Burin


  

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circumference


Explanation:
Oxford Paravia Italian Dictionary definition is "girth" but "circumference" is the normal term used for cycling.

Christopher Burin
Local time: 23:18
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bolt circle


Explanation:
see the 2 links below
they are for the same crankset

the first one says giro viti 110 mm
the second bolt circle 110 mm

so that is how it is called



    Reference: http://www.gambacicli.it/componenti/guarniture_frame.htm
    Reference: http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID4946883P4287005-Components-In...
Mario Calvagna
Local time: 23:18
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Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 67
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Thanks very much!

Harold

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Christopher Burin: This is correct and preferable to circumference, though I have found "circumference" alone, as well.
19 mins
  -> thank you. i am not sure circumference would be the same thing
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