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My CX bike has a bottom bracket that looks like this:
It is marked “GXP >PA+GF<“ and then a little triangle.
Crankset is SRAM Force 2.2 (circa 2013)
So I’m guessing by that, and by the fact it is knackered and creaky, that it is probably a Pressfit BB86/83 Does that sound right?
If so any advice on what I should replace it with? Is it worth converting to Hope or something else a bit more durable and a bit less squeaky? Or just stick with the cheaper like-for-like option?
Might be as easy if you tell us what the CX bike is
It’s a Rose Pro DX Cross 4400.
(Note: It’s not used for actual CX. But it copes well on the mud and potholes of my local paths while still being svelte enough for a decent road ride).
creaky doesn't always mean knackered
What you said a PressFit BB86 (like [url=
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I'd just get the same a stick some extra grease in. My old Cannondale crosser had a pressfit that started squeaking, I just opened it up and greased it. My mate has the bike now and the BB is still running fine 4 years later.
So is it one of these?
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sram-bb86-gxp-pressfit-team-bottom-bracket/
Because that one looks right but says "MTB" on it, which is confusing.
Are there different road and MTB versions?
(Oh for the simpler days of a threaded UN72 that didn't need special tools and lasted 5 uncomplaining years with zero maintenance)
GXP pressfit, MTB is 92, road is 86 and there is a Specialized 84.5
Thanks @bigyan, I'm guessing wiggle just mixed up the image then.
Perfect, thanks all.