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12-02-22, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by alexk_il

I want to replace cheap Chinese single cranks on my mtb with double XT M785 crankset. The new cranks are a very tight fit for the existing no-name bottom bracket bearings. The BB is a bit tight for the old cranks too, but seem to work just fine.

Shall I just hammer the new cranks in or do I need to replace the BB?

Any recommendations for a decent quality BB in case of the latter? No plans to race, just building a commuting monster-cross.

OP here, status update.

Didn't have time to work on it, was too busy slowly working on other bike parts.

Anyway, the old BB finally failed yesterday, I replaced it with the new BB80 Saint, new cranks fit like a glove, all is sorted now.

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