Originally Posted by
LordLivingston
So yesterday I experienced a "spontaneous failure" of the BB30 bottom bracket. Bottom line, lbs says it's fried and needs to be replaced. I know there has been a lot of discussion about BB30 creak, but has anyone else had this spontaneous failure happen?
Went straight to the lbs and he diagnosed it instantly. "You'll need a new BB" - not covered under warranty unless it's actually the shell in which case they'll replace the frame. He said they've changed quite a few BB30s and only seen the shell bad once. So, $50 for the stainless steel or $250 for the ceramic, and I should have the bike back in a week.
Tech at the shop said it's too soon after riding in the rain for that to be the cause (which it shouldn't be anyway since it's a sealed bearing). He said if the cranks were loose they could cause accelerated wear, but the cranks are snug. So, he said it's just "spontaneous failure". Anybody else experienced something similar? Or have any other theories on what might have happened?
-Tyler
M'Lord, i have a Black/RAW 2013 CAAD10 105 - same bike as you. After 600km riding on smooth cycle tracks that have sand dunes next to them and no rain, my bottom bracket started creaking, or pinging. It did sound as it someone was flicking a metal ball inside the frame. took it to the LBS. they said that they would grease it. got it the next day. took it for a ride, and after 15km, the same thing, but not as loud. Took it back. the LBS greased everything on that bike. took the BB apart, greased the headset and anything else. Rode 45 km on friday, then 65km the next day and no problems.
Hopefully this is the problem solved, but due to the issues that i have read on forums, i am thinking about getting a new Bottom Bracket. What did your LBS recommend for you? $50 or $250. i was looking at the SRAM or the Chris King, but don't know what would be good?
any other forum members who have experience in replacing the FSA BB30 with something else and can share their thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Ratty