Bicycle Mechanics - Euro BB?

Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.

PDA

View Full Version : Euro BB?

doufreeride?

07-22-03, 11:50 PM

I've seen this on some top of the line BMX bikes and saw a picture of a street mtn bike with a Euro BB. What is it exactly. The shell looks the same as the regular mtn bike BB. Is there a difference? Is it stronger or something? Help me out, please.:(

BikerRyan

07-23-03, 03:52 PM

A Euro bottom bracket is simply the type of bottom bracket that threads into the frame. The opposite - an American Bottom bracket - is the type that uses pressed cups and either loose or sealed bearings. They are found in cheap walmart bikes and many bmx bikes.

-Ryan