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Old 07-21-08, 07:28 AM
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merlinextraligh
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I hate FSA bottom brackets.

Had a K Force carbon crank on one of my single bikes, and the BB always creaked, (despite repeated adjustments) and failed prematurely.

Now, both BB's on our new tandem are shot after 1100 miles. (FSA Tandem Gossamer cranks with mega exo BB).

I realize that Tandems put extra stress on components, however, 1100 miles for a BB is rediculous.

Rather than pursuing a warranty claim, and just getting another crappy FSA BB, the LBS is going to get us SRAM ceramic bearing BBs at cost. In theory they should last much longer, spin a little smoother, and add a bling factor.
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