BB question....
#1
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From: NWNJ
Bikes: Road bike is a Carbon Bianchi C2C & Grandis (1980's), Gary Fisher Mt Bike, Trek Tandem & Mongoose SS MTB circa 1992.
BB question....
How do I know what type I have ? Is the any standard size to a modern BB. I do have external BB I think. But I do not know what size it is? There BB looks to be average size but I do not know if it is oversized, appears threaded I guess. Are they serviceable or just replace the entire BB unit. I am old schooler so the older types I am good with.
I need to replace chainrings and figured BB would need new bearings or to be replaced as well.
Thanks.
I need to replace chainrings and figured BB would need new bearings or to be replaced as well.
Thanks.
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From: Vermont
Bikes: Pinarello Montello, Merckx MX Leader, Merckx Corsa Extra, Pinarello Prologo, Tredici Magia Nera, Tredici Cross
New stuff, I don't know either. I usually swing by my local bike mechanic & ask, for stuff like this. Maybe someone will pipe up, here.
#5
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From: Upstate NY
Bikes: Bianchi San Mateo and a few others
You may be able to visually ID your bottom bracket from markings on it; otherwise you'll need to cross-reference your bike frame and crankset to look up the specifics. We can often help with that if you were to post the brand/model/year of your bike and the brand/model of crankset, or if you post pictures.
Most current bottom bracket designs have sealed cartridge bearings that aren't meant to be serviceable.
If the bottom bracket spins smoothly, there's no need to disassemble and service/replace. Just keep on riding 'til it gives you trouble, then replace it.
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From: Morris County, NJ
Bikes: 90's Bianchi Premio, Raleigh-framed fixed gear, Trek 3500, Centurion hybrid, Dunelt 3-spd, Trek 800
Grand Cru Threadless Bottom Bracket
This link is for a BB that is adaptable to various road bike BB shells. If I needed a new BB for my old Raleigh, this is where I would go.
This link is for a BB that is adaptable to various road bike BB shells. If I needed a new BB for my old Raleigh, this is where I would go.
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From: Upstate NY
Bikes: Bianchi San Mateo and a few others
Grand Cru Threadless Bottom Bracket
This link is for a BB that is adaptable to various road bike BB shells.
This link is for a BB that is adaptable to various road bike BB shells.
#8
How do I know what type I have ? Is the any standard size to a modern BB. I do have external BB I think. But I do not know what size it is? There BB looks to be average size but I do not know if it is oversized, appears threaded I guess. Are they serviceable or just replace the entire BB unit. I am old schooler so the older types I am good with.
I need to replace chainrings and figured BB would need new bearings or to be replaced as well.
Thanks.
I need to replace chainrings and figured BB would need new bearings or to be replaced as well.
Thanks.
If you want to know what BB you have, look closely at it, write down any and all character strings printed or stamped on it, put those character strings into something called an "internet search engine", compare the results with what you have paying particular attention to the pictures, then go shopping. You could also post in the Personal Research and Shopping Service forum. HTH.






