Originally Posted by
choddo
Maybe higher quality bearings would last a bit longer?
This is what I am thinking - ditch the SRAM DUB BB for something with better bearings and seals OR switch to a crank to something with a 24mm spindle and gain larger bearings.
Originally Posted by
rosefarts
I just looked up that bike. The version I saw had an Italian bottom bracket. Is that the case for yours?
It sounds like you just need a new chainring to replace the bent one, some maintenance, and probably a dose of reality. If you were averaging 35-40mph on your rides, you'd be telling the pro's how to do it, assuming your rides are longer than a half mile.
Italian - Yes, and it's the bearings them selves get rough (SRAM BB) - it's not just a cup coming loose. I have 2 other bikes with Italian BBs one of which does have that issue (Colnago Master). As far as creeks, the stem and seat post had issues but carbon assembly grease fix it. I had a SuperSix in 2014 and it was non stop BB creaks until I ditched it for a Praxis thread together one.
Yes, KPH, I think my fastest sprint ever was barely 35 mph LOL, A typical weekend ride is 50-75 KMS and I commute 20km one way when the weather is better.
Anyway, I pulled the BB and cleaned/greased it - the bearings feel OK with no rough spots. Still using the SRAM crank but installed a 1x 46t as I am heading on vacation with it in a few days. Hopefully with the extra grease packing the seals it will keep the bad stuff out. feels good on the trainer at least.