Originally Posted by
Hypno Toad
I got word back from my mechanic that there's sand in the BB shell. It's a mess, but should be OK with a rebuild. I find it interesting that the Felt with BB30 is basically a "dry-bike", riding in wet conditions it more than it can handle. I'm interested to know if this is general experience with the BB30, dry conditions only?
I ask this with honestly, it's possible that my mechanic (as much as I like and trust him) may not be the best one to work on this bike. This shop doesn't see a lot of press-fit BB.
The sand didn't get in through the bearings or their interface with the BB shell. It got in through a hole in the bottom of the shell or from above down the seat tube. Maybe even by running down inside the chainstays. What harm the sand could do to sealed bearings I can't imagine. The Felt may let sand and water in, but that shouldn't make any difference.