serviceguy
Well-Known Member
Well, when I swapped out the cracked carbon cranks on the SS in favor of an old alloy set I had to replace the BB due to the spindle diameter (24mm Vs 30mm), the only one I had handy and that 'I thought' was OK was the RF X-Type that came with the cranks when I bought them used...well, it felt OK before installing in on the bike but it has started making a grinding noise since almost the beginning, so it needs to go.
As Race Face BB go, the bearings are not replaceable, so I'm not inclined to just replacing it with a new, same one.
I've had good results so far with Hope 30mm but I'm not familiar with the 24mm ones. The obvious choice would be Chris King but it's a lot of simoleons for one of those. Is there anything else on the market that could ensure years of good service and bearings that are meant to be replaced when shot (and available in red) ?
As Race Face BB go, the bearings are not replaceable, so I'm not inclined to just replacing it with a new, same one.
I've had good results so far with Hope 30mm but I'm not familiar with the 24mm ones. The obvious choice would be Chris King but it's a lot of simoleons for one of those. Is there anything else on the market that could ensure years of good service and bearings that are meant to be replaced when shot (and available in red) ?