BB30 Issues
#1
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
BB30 Issues
Seems like my BB30 bearings don't take long to get 'muck' in them and start grinding a bit. I'd say it only takes 1000 miles or so. Is that normal? I've purchased sealed bearings but they're not really sealed. I actually took the side of and regreased one and it worked for a while longer but I'm tired of having issues. Questions - Does someone make a 'super bearing' that really is sealed and will last thousands of miles? Should I update my BB to cartridge style? Maybe that work better.
Thanks
Thanks
#3
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 495
Likes: 3
From: UK
Bikes: '07 Carrera TDF / 2011 Ghost Race Actinum 5000
Try some new bearings from manufacturers SKF, F.A.G or INA. Pricey, (around $15 per bearing) but better than OEM bearings. Look at the bearings you have in your BB at the moment for the bearing code number, I believe they are 6806 bearings, but don't quote me on that. Enduro bearings are OK, but bike specific so you're paying more for the name and the voodoo. I believe Enduro bearings are actually EZO bearings, a good Japanese company, but just slap their own name brand on them...but don't quote me on that, either. The one good thing about Enduro bearings is that they use Labryinth seals on some, if not all of their bearings. This is a 'double' protection to stop water ingress and contamination. Other manufacturers may do the same. Look into it. The seals are probably the most important part of bearings for bicycles.
Alternatively, just buy cheaper bearings and service or replace them more frequently. The difference between the 'best' bearings and cheaper bearings is the tolerances and materials used. It may not even matter in a BB30, a Formula One car, yes.
Alternatively, just buy cheaper bearings and service or replace them more frequently. The difference between the 'best' bearings and cheaper bearings is the tolerances and materials used. It may not even matter in a BB30, a Formula One car, yes.
Last edited by migrantwing; 10-21-16 at 06:01 AM.
#5
Senior Member

Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,072
Likes: 236
Bikes: Habanero Titanium Team Nuevo
I would get a praxis conversion and the cranks that would take treaded BB so basically Shimano. All these threads of press fit BB and problems go on and on. Ridiculous with mileage intervals of service. My bikes with threaded BB and external bearings have never need service combined 35,000 miles. I hope with enough messages the bike industry gets it because now I would only go threaded snd that may require steel or Ti. Even custom carbon and pay the price to avoid problems.
#6
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 495
Likes: 3
From: UK
Bikes: '07 Carrera TDF / 2011 Ghost Race Actinum 5000
I would get a praxis conversion and the cranks that would take treaded BB so basically Shimano. All these threads of press fit BB and problems go on and on. Ridiculous with mileage intervals of service. My bikes with threaded BB and external bearings have never need service combined 35,000 miles. I hope with enough messages the bike industry gets it because now I would only go threaded snd that may require steel or Ti. Even custom carbon and pay the price to avoid problems.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
creamy
Road Cycling
12
10-21-12 01:29 PM





