Originally Posted by NoF3ar
Aren't bbs sealed? I would think(I have limited knowledge) that you replace the entire thing. I don't see why you care about having a "higher end" bb. Its not that important, all I can think of is a weight savings, just make sure you get the correct size and one that will work with your crank.
Ya, i also thought, that most mtn bikes these days have the cartridge style BB's. If you have to replace the BB, I wouldn't think that there would that many choices cause the BB would have to be compatible w/ your cranks.
What exactly is wrong w/ your hub? Have you tried just taking it all apart, getting new ball bearings and re packing it?