That's exactly what I used to use (lower end Shimano UN52 or 72?). But even bone dry conditions, with the miles I put on, would start to get a little bit of slack after 6 months. And with no way to readjust, that's when the wear accelerates, that's the key; The cartridge is good quality, but the ability to maintain correct preload, I'm finding, is key for long life. It's the only thing I don't like about internal cartridges, I was a diehard taper-spindle guy, eshewing newer designs like the plague. Then I tried hollow spindle, mostly because the square taper cranks on amazon for my 2X conversion weighed a ton and large Q, this one was light and road Q. Needed to buy bearing wrench (bought a 4 way one, I'm set for future). Made me a convert. Couldn't believe the price for the whole kit of crank, rings, and bearings. And fit ancient 68mm BSA. Noticeably *smoother* and uber durable. Even looks good with traditional 5 arm spider.