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AlanD

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Hi All,

 

Want to replace my BB for my Merida AM 26er MTB but dont know much about them or what's decent.

 

Its an external threaded BB and looks like this:

 

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Please assist in advise what i can replace it with thats decent but not overly priced.

 

Thanks

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Hi AlanD,  The cheapest one is the SM BB 52 but the Shimano agent does not always stock them.  Just be sure to fit the spacers as per the enclosed idiot sheet - or as they are fitted on your existing BB.  Enduro replacement bearing kits are a similar price to the BB 52. (Around R280).

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Shimano BB70 or BB80 (Saint).

 

The cheaper BBs don't last as long, especially in muddy stuff.

True story

 

I replaced my BB with a Chris King BB.. smooth pedalling. . And no issues.

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