Originally Posted by
bikerjp
It doesn't need loctite. I'd avoid putting that in the shell if possible. These bearings don't seem to last very long and they aren't that expensive so if in doubt I'd just replace them. If new ones still creak then maybe loctite will help. Not sure how easy it will be change out and clean the next time though.
The linked instruction addresses the cleaning procedure, those cups are supposed to be "bonded to the shell, per Cannondale. The lack of a proper bonding is why you get the creaking of the cups so many have experienced. Some have gotten away with not using the correct Loctite, up to each individual. LordLivingston needs to evaluate continuing to use a shop that is more concerned with selling him a ceramic bearing BB when it is pretty much a waste of money. Those power gain numbers for just switching to a ceramic bearing set are way off. His going to Cannnondale for a clarification of the warranty would be my path.
Bill