Theta2 Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Is there a particular BB that you can recommend? I keep munching them. Cheers Guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theta2 Posted June 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Nobody seems to understand the question. You used "square taper bb" and "strong" in one sentence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theta2 Posted June 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 (edited) Nobody seems to understand the question. You used "square taper bb" and "strong" in one sentence. Haha, Just looking for one with bearings that may last a bit longer as I seem to be replacing mine after every few rides, and I don't really want to change my 'Burns Edited June 6, 2011 by Theta2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 I'm still using a Shimano UN52 that I bought in 2004, but it's creaking and crunching like a bitch these days. I'm too attached to it to replace though... What are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theta2 Posted June 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 I'm still using a Shimano UN52 that I bought in 2004, but it's creaking and crunching like a bitch these days. I'm too attached to it to replace though... What are you using? These, but they creak and crunch too easy :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 These, but they creak and crunch too easy :/ Im using a hope ti square taper, replaceable bearings off the shelf and pretty strong axle, Ive no issues with it but then Im not exactly heavy on bottom brackets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 If you're munching square taper shimano BB's I reckon you're doing something wrong to be honest! Maybe try an XT ( un72 ) ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 I'm still using a Shimano UN52 that I bought in 2004, but it's creaking and crunching like a bitch these days. I'm too attached to it to replace though... What are you using? I used to use UN52's back when I was running square taper they were fair good to be honest, took some hefty abuse.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theta2 Posted June 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Maybe I should just try another :/ To be honest I don't know how long the one I've got in has lasted cos I've got that many square taper bb's in my shed I've lost track of which ones are new Clear out and a new BB this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Maybe I should just try another :/ To be honest I don't know how long the one I've got in has lasted cos I've got that many square taper bb's in my shed I've lost track of which ones are new Clear out and a new BB this weekend Do you by any chance jetwash your bike? I have got a spare hope ti BB, but its for 73mm bb shell though but you can just wind the lockrings on a touch more, you might have an issue with bashguard clearance Its 122mm spindle length, I have the same BB (but for 68mm shell) on mine and theres a fair amount of clearance between the cups and the inner diameter of the bashguard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theta2 Posted June 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Do you by any chance jetwash your bike? I never jetwash it :/ Probably just got one in there that's been going for years, are any of the ones on tarty any better than UN54's bearing-wise? Could possibly order a Hope through work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'scoolfool Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 (edited) i've had a un52 on my burns for years with no creaking at all but im a silky smooth rider lol Edited June 6, 2011 by old'scoolfool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 I never jetwash it :/ Probably just got one in there that's been going for years, are any of the ones on tarty any better than UN54's bearing-wise? Could possibly order a Hope through work Just wondering, jetwash are the devils own work when it comes to bearings IMHO you have to do well to beat the bearings on the higher spec shimano BBs (un52/54/72), just pick up a new one and see how long it lasts. You wont be able to order a hope ti BB, theyve not made them for years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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