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[Closed] Good quality, reasonably cheap Pressfit (BB92) Bottom Bracket?

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Need to replace the one on my Spicy (has lasted me over a year, so no complaints)

What's good? CRC have Shimano and Raceface. I'm told the Raceface is better - struggle to believe it.


 
Posted : 16/02/2012 1:16 pm
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You have the choice of Shimano, Raceface and Superstar. All 3 will get flamed or loved depending upon who you ask.

If the one you have has lasted 1 year I'd buy the same again as that's not too bad a service life.

Alternatively you could just replace the bearings in it, costs ~ £5 for 6805's off ebay or ~ £40ish if you want some ceramic jobs.


 
Posted : 16/02/2012 1:24 pm
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Enduro ones are a popular option to although not cheap - personally I'm happy with the Shimano one on my Zesty, they key thing is to remember to empty out the water in the seat tube after you clean it/a wet ride


 
Posted : 16/02/2012 1:27 pm
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I'm using the cheapest Enduro BB in my Spicy and it still runs perfectly after 12months (or could be longer - can't recall when I fitted it). Sort of fit and forget.

I had poor experiences with a X-Type RF BB in the past - less than 2 months. Not as bad as my original Shimano BB92 in the Spicy which lasted 6 rides...


 
Posted : 16/02/2012 1:31 pm
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Have a dropper post, seatclamp fixed, don't seem to get any water ingress.

Hmm - not certain this one is right, but it's cheap...

http://www.roseversand.com/article/shimano-bearing-shells-sm-bb91/aid:348836


 
Posted : 16/02/2012 1:31 pm
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BTW, I've attempted to seal the top of the seat-tube (at the seat clamp) to stop water getting in via the slot in the back of the tube. No idea if I've had success as not had a wet ride since, but have heard of others having success with this.


 
Posted : 16/02/2012 1:32 pm
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On one are doing [url= http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/BBTOKBB92/token_pressfit_bottom_bracket ]Token BB92[/url]bottom brakets for £19.99 down from £49.99.


 
Posted : 16/02/2012 1:33 pm
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Nice one Jamie, that looks a bargain. Shame it's red, but....


 
Posted : 16/02/2012 1:39 pm
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ooo good spot, don't need one yet but that looks a bargain for the spares bin.


 
Posted : 16/02/2012 7:16 pm

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