Comments on: Bottom Bracket Bananza http://thebikelab.com/2008/04/12/bottom-bracket-bananza/ Tips, Discussion and Reviews on Upgrading Your Mountain Bike Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:51:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Quinn http://thebikelab.com/2008/04/12/bottom-bracket-bananza/#comment-615 Quinn Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:35:28 +0000 http://thebikelab.com/?p=94#comment-615 outboard bearings kick butt! I have them on all three of my bikes, not 1 bit of trouble, although I can't say that I haven't looked at internal bearing set ups. outboard bearings kick butt! I have them on all three of my bikes, not 1 bit of trouble, although I can’t say that I haven’t looked at internal bearing set ups.

]]> By: Guitar Ted http://thebikelab.com/2008/04/12/bottom-bracket-bananza/#comment-612 Guitar Ted Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:49:16 +0000 http://thebikelab.com/?p=94#comment-612 matt: I tend to agree with you. It's high time the Euro BB went the way of the dodo. A biggere shell is not only stiffer, but could house these bigger bearings you mention as well. Plus, an eccentric BB could easily be swapped for single speedage! :) Brilliant I say. matt: I tend to agree with you. It’s high time the Euro BB went the way of the dodo. A biggere shell is not only stiffer, but could house these bigger bearings you mention as well. Plus, an eccentric BB could easily be swapped for single speedage! :) Brilliant I say.

]]> By: matt http://thebikelab.com/2008/04/12/bottom-bracket-bananza/#comment-602 matt Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:28:50 +0000 http://thebikelab.com/?p=94#comment-602 I have an idea: make the shell bigger and put proper bearings into a cartridge unit... I mean that Idea's been bounced about for years yet only Cannondale seem to have ever done it. or 1pc cranks and push fit bearings in a larger shell like BMX have had for years. I'd give my left nut for a BB or External BB that would last more than 1000 miles, Octolink gets close, but the conditions on my trails is too much for them to handle, External doesn't even get to 600 miles before it's wobbly... I've yet to try Phil Bearings though, as they're a massive investment and I don't know anyone that's put enough time on them in harsh conditions to give proper feedback. I've never noticed any stiffness difference between 3pc and 2pc cranks, if there is one it's almost undetectable. I have an idea: make the shell bigger and put proper bearings into a cartridge unit… I mean that Idea’s been bounced about for years yet only Cannondale seem to have ever done it. or 1pc cranks and push fit bearings in a larger shell like BMX have had for years.

I’d give my left nut for a BB or External BB that would last more than 1000 miles, Octolink gets close, but the conditions on my trails is too much for them to handle, External doesn’t even get to 600 miles before it’s wobbly… I’ve yet to try Phil Bearings though, as they’re a massive investment and I don’t know anyone that’s put enough time on them in harsh conditions to give proper feedback.

I’ve never noticed any stiffness difference between 3pc and 2pc cranks, if there is one it’s almost undetectable.

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