Originally Posted by
habilis
On the contrary, I think a cartridge bottom bracket could be a disaster if you can't easily get a replacement. The old-style BBs with loose ball bearings (non-sealed) can last far longer than the sealed units, but require periodic maintenance. The sealed units are taken for granted as preferable in developed countries because you can just order another one, usually for less than $50. But that's not your situation. You'd have to wait until you could obtain one from out-of-country.
This is also my understanding. The only downside with sealed BB is that its more complicated to open. On in other words you need more tools that I'm not familiar with. What about wheel hubs? Would you go with cartridge or cup n cone?
Last edited by mozad655; 10-31-15 at 03:20 PM.