Originally Posted by
Vio1
Thanks for the input. That was very helpful. Could you explain to me the issue with press fit bottom bracket? Why is that a strike against?
I too would suggest you check out the offerings from Trek in the $1500-$2000 price range, even lower if you look at the ALR's on both Emonda and Domane lines.
Originally Posted by
Maelochs
Some people have had bad experiences with press-fit BBs making noise. Some have not. Most have not, I guess, judging form the people I know who ride as opposed to the people who post (nobody every posts about stuff which works flawlessly , but anyone who posts hates everything which is even a bit less than perfect.)
I had noise problems when I first built up my PF bike. One of the members here suggested I use green locktite and when I did it took care of my noise issues. That was using a Shimano Ultegra PF BB with the plastic cups. When I upgraded from a 5700 mix to full 6700 group I bought a BB that had aluminum cups that I installed with red locktite, It has never made a sound. I don't think I'd use another BB with plastic cups even though I was able to get it working quietly.