Originally Posted by
Synack42
Just curious on thoughts about switching to a sealed cartridge bottom bracket from my current cup and cone setup. I noticed some grit on my well worn setup the other day. I ended up pulling everything apart, cleaned, regreased and reinstalled. (Same bearings honestly, probably should have replaced while I was at it.) It's definitely smoother now, I guess I was questioning the adjustment part a little bit but I think I figured it out...
Still wondering if cartridge is the way to go though. Would it be worthwhile to swap it out? Any advantages or disadvantages? I was looking at either a Sunrace BBS 15 or a Shimano UN55 (68x118).
Thanks
It doesn't matter IMO. Both systems can give you years of trouble-free and maintenance-free service - or, either could fail tomorrow. If your current set-up is satisfactory then simply wait until the next time you need to replace the BB and try a cartridge.
I have both types and, if adjusted properly, there is no noticeable difference.