Originally Posted by
FastJake
Any design that takes a simple threaded interface and replaces it with a press fit is a step in the wrong direction IMO. Creaking and requiring Loctite are the results.
Any opportunity to get rid of large-diameter threads should be thoroughly pursued, IMO. They're a PITA and better consigned to history.
So BB30 turns out to be a bit dubious in practice because of the tolerances, bummer. But PF30 appears to solve the issues.
Now, if we can get someone to make a BB for PF30/24mm that uses the extra room to give us the durability of square-taper bearings, it'll be win/win/win.