Building up a cross check as a commuter. Want to buy a BB that'll last me for a long time and possibly is serviceable?
I've read a few things.
- Buy an expensive external BB that's fully serviceable aka King
- Buy a much cheaper Shimano XT BB and just replace it in a dozen years or so.
Anybody have opinions for external vs. internal BB bearings on a commuter? Technically the external ones are "tougher" while being lighter due to using bigger bearings and a hollow shaft, but are they good for long term? Do I really need external ones? All of my other bikes have internal bearings on the BB.