Originally Posted by DayGloDago

Ah, O-K. That would make sense- except perhaps for one thing: If my understanding is correct, I believe that Gary Klein was the first to implement a press-fit BB30-ish BB....on his aluminum bikes. (Although your point could still be valid- as Klein bikes are noted for their stiffness- so maybe he was indeed trying to stiffen the BB area that way?).

Ironically...I just bought a Klein....but one made after Gary had abandoned the press-fit BB and returned to 68mm English threaded..... [The current state of old Kleins which do have the press-fits are likely to be a harbinger of what will be the fate of today's bikes, years from now, which have BB30.... everyone avoids them like the plague!]