big_g Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 would like some help/info on whats a good bb? one that will last would be nice cost is not much of a problem all your help would be great cos ive bin out the game for a long time so not sure whats good and whats not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardie Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 what bb are you after, isis- square taper. what bike do you have sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moo Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 i cant remeber wat bb im running now but i did have a fsa platinum pro very light n cost £25 only lasted a couple of months, was getting noisey so i decided to take it out n grease it up but unfortunutly it cames out in pieces lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_g Posted October 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 i ride a orange zero square taper what i want, would like some thing light ish and will last, i know its asking a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6ft-midget Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 It would help if you could find out the length of you're bottom bracket, so we can then see what's available for you. I use a standard seasled Shimano square tapered one. Feels smooth and does the job. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_g Posted October 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 will fined out later, i had a un52 but wasnt up to the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moo Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 yeh make sure you measure the lenght of the axle or write down the sizes of your old bb if you dont it could cause you a few problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_g Posted October 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 yeh make sure you measure the lenght of the axle or write down the sizes of your old bb if you dont it could cause you a few problems im going to ask orange what size it should be, the one that was in there im not sure was the right size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_g Posted October 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 how do i fined out the lenght of my bb? i think so old one is so sort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moo Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 it should have a stamp or sticker stating the sizes, if it doesnt you may be best taking it to a bike shop and ask for one the same size. to measure it yourself you would really need a vernier calliper. if you do take the measure ment of the thread of the bb (most common is 68mm) and take the measurement of lengh of the axle if this is not right the cranks might not fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_g Posted October 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 thanx i was bing very thick, its a 73 by 113 what bb should i get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moo Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 depends on your riding style mate to be honest the shimano bbs arnt tht good. think im using a cheap race face 1 n i like it. but id recomend the fsa platinum pro 40grams i think for £25 nice n light i am heavy footed at times so it may last you longer. get on www.chainreactioncycles.com n have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trials Dave Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 i need a sqare taper bb with the longest axle available. any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_g Posted October 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 thanx for your help, looks nice but i need a square taper :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moo Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 i think the longest is 127mm but i was told you can get 130mm dont know if this is true. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=12 http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=49 these are ok and cheap might be worth saving for issis cranks as there alot stiffer and dont wear as much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trials Dave Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 kool. i'll take a look round for a 130 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilky_mod_legend2 Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 you cant beat a good old 13 pound shamino un53 b/b works brill and cheap and light and soild, brill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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