Originally Posted by
Pop N Wood
I've had Hollowtech "like" BBs that started ticking in less than 2 years.
The original Shimano Hollowtech I "Octalink" bottom brackets were durable and I had excellent service from two of them in two different bikes. What gave the concept a bad name were the "ISIS" look-alikes, many of which were very cheaply and poorly made and did wear out quickly.