Originally Posted by
Lilcphoto
I just swapped a square taper bb for a GXP, and I have to say, the GXP is soo much easier to work with, easier to get in and out, and on the plus, if something gets stripped, you can still get a GXP style BB out a lot easier than a square taper
they're both extremely easy to get out, i've never had a problem installing or taking out either bb. and those plain gxp bbs that sram has are pretty gross, bearings get rough pretty quickly (though they say they've redesigned the dust seals for 2011). i'd consider installation and maintenance pretty equal between the two.
Originally Posted by
clink83
It's 2010, going back to an obsolete, heavy, flexible design is silly.
going to have to say the crank arms and steel frame are going to be flexing much more than the crank axle, whether it's square taper or gxp.
really, i'd just go on looks.