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Originally Posted by
Rick@OCRR
I'm running a BB30 and have over 10,000 miles on it without any problems. Are BB30's known to be troublesome?
Rick / OCRR
My BB30 is running well. The bearing are larger than external bearings like the Hollowtech II and they are better protected from moisture and dust.
But BB30 can produce a creaking sound on some Carbon bikes.
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