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What Are My Options For Replacing A Shimano Hollowtech II BB?


Andrew_Smith

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I am sorry, but I cannot see the difference between the two. According to specs, they look similar.

 

    From Wheels MFG website:

  • Bearings: Enduro ABEC-3
  • Color: Black
  • Bottom Bracket/Frame Interface: BB86, BB92
  • Bottom Bracket Shell Width (mm): 86mm, 92mm, 89.5mm
  • Bottom Bracket Shell I.D.: 41mm
  • Crank Spindle Type: Shimano Hollowtech II, FSA MegaExo, RaceFace EXI
  • Crank Spindle Diameter: 24mm
  • Weight: 106g

 

From Summit Bikes website: 

  • Bearings: Enduro ABEC-3
  • Color: Black
  • Bottom Bracket/Frame Interface: BB86, BB92
  • Bottom Bracket Shell Width (mm): 86mm - 92mm
  • Bottom Bracket Shell I.D.: 41mm
  • Crank Spindle Type: HollowTech II (Shimano, FSA, Etc.)
  • Crank Spindle Diameter: 24mm
  • Weight: 101g

 

What is the difference? I can see the one on Wheel's website is threaded.

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I am sorry, but I cannot see the difference between the two. According to specs, they look similar.

 

    From Wheels MFG website:

  • Bearings: Enduro ABEC-3
  • Color: Black
  • Bottom Bracket/Frame Interface: BB86, BB92
  • Bottom Bracket Shell Width (mm): 86mm, 92mm, 89.5mm
  • Bottom Bracket Shell I.D.: 41mm
  • Crank Spindle Type: Shimano Hollowtech II, FSA MegaExo, RaceFace EXI
  • Crank Spindle Diameter: 24mm
  • Weight: 106g

 

From Summit Bikes website: 

  • Bearings: Enduro ABEC-3
  • Color: Black
  • Bottom Bracket/Frame Interface: BB86, BB92
  • Bottom Bracket Shell Width (mm): 86mm - 92mm
  • Bottom Bracket Shell I.D.: 41mm
  • Crank Spindle Type: HollowTech II (Shimano, FSA, Etc.)
  • Crank Spindle Diameter: 24mm
  • Weight: 101g

 

What is the difference? I can see the one on Wheel's website is threaded.

Both PF types will do the job - as will the cheaper Shimano PF BBs.  The advantage of the Wheels ones is that you can easily replace the bearings.  The one I recommend screws into itself in the middle of the BB housing which reduces future problems like noise and play when the BB housing wears.  It will wear due to torque on the crank and usually the problem becomes evident on the non drive side first.  Just a warning you do need two oversized bb tools to fit the screw type one. ParkTool BBT 29.  If you have a good relationship with your LBS they might lend you the tools.  Rushsport has the BBs in stock so Summit should be able to order for you.

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Thanks for all the advice David, appreciate it.

 

Never knew BBs where so complicated. 

 

Just another question, the one you recommended (BB86/92 Thread Together) needs those specific/specialized tools, correct?

 

And the normal one (BB86/92) does not need the tools, except for a rubber hammer to knock it in, I presume?

 

In that case, would you say it is worth it to go for the Wheels MFG (not the threaded one) over a cheaper PF BB (Shimano XTR for example)?

 

Also, price wise, is the Wheels MFG Thread Together one more expensive? 

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Thanks for all the advice David, appreciate it.

 

Never knew BBs where so complicated.

 

Just another question, the one you recommended (BB86/92 Thread Together) needs those specific/specialized tools, correct?

 

And the normal one (BB86/92) does not need the tools, except for a rubber hammer to knock it in, I presume?

 

In that case, would you say it is worth it to go for the Wheels MFG (not the threaded one) over a cheaper PF BB (Shimano XTR for example)?

 

Also, price wise, is the Wheels MFG Thread Together one more expensive?

 

Nono, you don't knock them in with a rubber hammer. You need a bearing press...

 

Don't know about the tool, or whether it's worth it.

 

The wheels bb is about 100$, so waaay more expensive...

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Nono, you don't knock them in with a rubber hammer. You need a bearing press...

 

Don't know about the tool, or whether it's worth it.

 

The wheels bb is about 100$, so waaay more expensive...

 

I see...

 

The Wheels BB at Summit Bikes is R670. I am willing to pay it, but when it gets in the range of R800 - R1000, no thanks. And the XTR BB is R600. So the price gap between the two isn't huge.

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if you can, get the "screw in type" ...... costs a little now, but will be cheaper in the long run and should sort out any creaking as per David Marshall's posts.

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I see...

 

The Wheels BB at Summit Bikes is R670. I am willing to pay it, but when it gets in the range of R800 - R1000, no thanks. And the XTR BB is R600. So the price gap between the two isn't huge.

Oh; that's a really good deal. I'd do it at that price anyday.
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Agree. Do keep in mind, that one is the normal PF model (not the threaded one - 'screw in type').

 

Like David and Hairy said, they recommend I go for the threaded one but will need to sleep over it.

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  • 1 month later...

Long overdue update:

 

Turns out the culprit was my pedals (mentioned by @ricochet_rabbit) all the time. But the BB was completely toasted when I replaced it with the new one.

 

After fitting the new BB, the sound resumed and I had no idea further what it can be.

 

Follow the advice of one of my riding mates to use elimination to trace the sound.

 

I started with regreasing the chainring bolts and using another chainring. No luck... I basically gave up and left it for a few weeks.

 

After installing new brake pads, we removed the pedals seeing it was bone dry. Regreased and walla! Annoying, squeaking sound gone.

 

It was just a pure joy to ride a silent bike again, really missed it.

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