trialsmax04 Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Hi,Im looking for a new square taper bottom bracket for my monty. I need one thats going to last preferably. Trials Uk ahve some nice neon sq taper BBs but i dont really want to order from them. Tarty have the Echo/VP BB and that looks good value for money. Is it decent, or are there better out there?max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Chinnery Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Hi,Im looking for a new square taper bottom bracket for my monty. I need one thats going to last preferably. Trials Uk ahve some nice neon sq taper BBs but i dont really want to order from them. Tarty have the Echo/VP BB and that looks good value for money. Is it decent, or are there better out there?maxGet the trialtech one, I have had it for yonks and its still running smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Take a look at the Shimano range. The UN54 is brill. I used one for AGES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Chinnery Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Take a look at the Shimano range. The UN54 is brill. I used one for AGES!http://www.parker-international.co.uk/6070...om-Bracket.htmlLook alright to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave! Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 I'm still using my Shimano UN53 which I got like 2 years ago. So I'd recommend the latest version, the UN54 or what ever it is now.But the range of BB's on Tartybikes are practically the same BB, just with a different logo on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annihilation Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 The most important bit on a BB is the spline, if you wanted you can swap out old bearings for better ones like rolls-royce bearings!After looking, I'd go for the trialtech one, but it doesn't matter really. Perhaps the viz one if you can afford it, it is lighter, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Motivator Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 You won't be able to fault a Shimano one. It'll last ages and they're plenty strong enough, and cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 As everyone has said, go for a shimano one and it will be fine for years to come, imho theyre much better than the cheaper VP ones Or if you can find one get a square taper hope ti off ebay; super light, stronger than a similar steel BB, replaceable bearings off the shelf and just generally aweseome Only problem is youre unlikely to find one longer than 122mm so cant use FFW, doesnt bother me as I run a king. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmax04 Posted April 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Cheers guys,I know this is a long shot but does anyone know what size i need?Bike is a monty 221ti.cheersmax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Chinnery Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Cheers guys,I know this is a long shot but does anyone know what size i need?Bike is a monty 221ti.cheersmaxAre you running front freewheel? If so you will need 128mm, if not just something like 122 etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmax04 Posted April 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 No front freewheel on mine What about the shell size?Cheers!Max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annihilation Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Probably 68mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogo Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Take a look at the Shimano range. The UN54 is brill. I used one for AGES!+1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 get a un54, 68mm, 122mm....should work fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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