BB recommendations + Replacement bearing supplier

[Sithlord]

Hi guys , looking for some advice on bottom brackets..

Now I know that Shimano sealed units are one of the most durable and long lasting ones out there, but they are heavy...

I am looking for a square taper bottom bracket, length has to be around 103mm- 107mm. as I currently have a 110mm and I think I can loose a few mm off that, in fact , I think I could loose around 10mm,,according to the tape measure..

The Main criteria is lightweight, so Ti axle etc etc...

Seen this one, http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=19635

but its italian thread so wont fit...

Anyone recommend anything else ?

 

[tintin40]

Royce

 

[LeeDevelopment]

I second the Royce - they're going cheap these days too.

 

[The Bear]

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/TA_Ax ... 300005624/


http://www.actiontec.us/attack.htm

just a couple of suggestions.

 

[barry2017]

I can't remember who, but someone here bought an IRD one. Looked lovely and was cheap (well, not cheap, but cheap for what it was).

 

[B3]

I can't remember who, but someone here bought an IRD one. Looked lovely and was cheap (well, not cheap, but cheap for what it was).

Twas me fitted lovely, runs very smooth. Personnally i couldn't justify £80+ on a bottom bracket, and the only XT ones left seem to be in odd sizes.

 

[Sithlord]

Thanks for all you replies fella, but I was in the workshop tonight, and I have found one right size and everything... well chuffed...

The only thing though is the bearings arn't the best, they are 6903Z .. any one know where I can get these from easily .. ?

Nice to know royce are still on the go, had some hubs and BB in the past and they were excellent , well apart from the BB .. creaking like a creaky door.

Once again thanks for the suggestions... but if you could help me with the bearings now that would be even better





Dont ask much do I ....

 

[orange71]

Try these guys, they are local to me so if you want me to swing by some time, I can pick up and post to you.

http://www.derbybearings.co.uk/

 

[Sithlord]

Hi Ed, that would be fantastic, I'll double check the size and get back to you... really appreciate that..

 

[rc200ti]

I picked up a couple of roller bearings from Rollerball Bearings in Nottingham (0115 986 9333). These were for an Action Tec BB which I have had for the last 15 years and I think I have only had to replace them three times, only once because of roughness.
Action Tech used to require a special spanner for fitting / removal which didn't come with the BB and cost silly money, but this was a long time ago and may have changed. Great BB though..

Rob