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[Closed] Wheels Mfg pressfit or screw together?

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Am i correct in thinking the Wheels Mfg BB for PF30 comes in two versions..a standard press in and a press in that screws together?

If so, does the screw together version require a specific tool, or does a Shimano bb tool work?

Thanks


 
Posted : 14/11/2017 1:59 pm
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You will need a 48.5mm tool like this -

https://www.parktool.com/product/bottom-bracket-tool-bbt-29


 
Posted : 14/11/2017 2:36 pm
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In my experience if both types, the press fit version lasted twice as long. I put it down to the non-drive side having a slightly smaller diameter to allow it to be screwed into the frame.


 
Posted : 14/11/2017 3:21 pm
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I had a pressfit one and it lasted a year at most. Got a screw-in one now which has been faultless so far. But the faff in fitting it needing two of those tools - even the bike shop didn't have two, it was only because one of the part-time mechanics had a spare at home and thankfully lived just round the corner that they were able to fit the thing.


 
Posted : 14/11/2017 3:35 pm
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Ah ok...thanks for the input. Im now wondering which is best....or maybe a Hope as i have their tool for screw together BB...argh


 
Posted : 14/11/2017 4:01 pm

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