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Truvativ GXP Bottom Bracket

Old 08-09-12, 09:49 PM
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Truvativ GXP Bottom Bracket

I came from a square taper bottom bracket on my stolen trek 1220. I now have a fuji that has the Truvativ GXP bottom bracket. From what I hear, these are really crappy bottom brackets, but I would have to replace the crankset if I wish to upgrade to something better. So far, it has given me no issues, but I have some questions about it. Are these BB's sealed? Meaning I don't have to regrease them.. just ride till it breaks. Or how should I go about maintaining them?

Any suggestions/comments on this BB system? Has anyone stuck with it, or do you all eventually swap out the crankset?

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Old 08-10-12, 06:42 AM
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I have used a GXP BB on my commuter/utility bike for nearly 2 years and it still runs like new. Never serviced or maintained it, haven't needed to.
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Old 08-10-12, 03:20 PM
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Thanks for your input. Hopefully mine will last that long because I don't really want to swap out the crank. Does anyone know if you are supposed to regrease the gxp bb?
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you can clean it of debris by pulling the seal washers off and but these BB are somewhat disposable. if the bearings feel gritty remove toss and put in a new one, they are about 39.99 retail. I sometimes go through 2 per cross season, no biggie.
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