Originally Posted by MarcusT

So, I am looking at getting a new crankset for my MTB. Currently, I have a Suntour triple crankset with the square taper bottom bracket. An upgrade is prefered, but higher-end cranks do not seem to exist for tapered.

The Deore triple seems interesting, at an interesting price, but with a Hollowtech II BB.
Doing some research on the hollowtech, I have come across mixed stories. Some claim that the BB lasts a few thousand miles then needs to be replaced, while some chest thumpers have screamed that they have ridden around the world (twice) with a hollowtech.

Would like to hear some direct contact with hollowtech; failures and successes. For the failures, if you know the reason, would like to hear them as well.
Not trying to stir up a debate, just some personal experiences.

Thanks