Originally Posted by
jgedwa
I think the bigger worry about a BB is that the cups will seize in place in the frame. Pretty much the only way to avoid this is to remove them every sometimes and regrease what you put back in.
Because of this, my strategy for a high-use, bad weather BB is something mid-level. Good enough to hold up, but no so good that it does not compel me to pull it every now and again.
jim
Awesome advice. Shimano makes really good sealed BBs for this. Greasing threads does help, but having an option that doesn't break the bank is valuable.
Originally Posted by
fietsbob
What is your service situation? stream fording?
I have found that, unless I strictly ride (relatively) clean asphault, non-sealed BBs just attract grit. It's the nature of the system...easily serviced but that also means you'll eventually have to service it.