Comments on: How To Replace a Cartridge Bottom Bracket

By: stig

stig — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:57:00 +0000

Thanks Alex, you helped me out of a tight spot with my BB… great tutorial… stig

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 14 May 2010 01:26:32 +0000

Thanks for the coffee Dave, glad you find the site helpful!

By: Dave D.

Dave D. — Thu, 13 May 2010 18:26:00 +0000

Thanks Alex! I love the site. And thank you for such a fast response. Enjoy the cup of coffee on me Just sent.

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 13 May 2010 15:39:20 +0000

Hi Dave,

Sounds like you’re still in good shape. Cartridge bearings can last a long time without replacing, so if it’s smooth and working well you can leave it alone!

By: Dave D

Dave D — Thu, 13 May 2010 08:30:53 +0000

Hey Alex, I have a Race Face sealed cartridge BB, its never been abused or submerged, but its getting to be almost 10 years old. It does not feel gritty, or rough, and seems very smooth. Is there any maintenance that I should do to this type of a sealed cartridge? Thanks.

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:48:52 +0000

Hi George,

Yes you can sometimes use a threadless bottom bracket if you have worn out threads.

By: nosy_g

nosy_g — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:45:43 +0000

hi alex,

i’d like to ask what is the use of the threadless cartridge bottom bracket? is it possible that i can use one if the threads on the frame are worn out?

thank you
george

By: Anton

Anton — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:08:27 +0000

Hi,

I know you don’t have a tutorial on how to install a hollowtech II style of cranks but i want to know your opinion of comparing cartridge type bottom brackets vs. hollowtech types. My current cranks are cartridge type and the teeths of my chainwheels are worn due to years of use. I plan to switch to hollowtech type of cranks. Give me some of your thoughts of comparing the two in terms of value for money or if one is better than the other.

Thanks in advance.

Anton

By: matt

matt — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:22:47 +0000

Do you lube the bb or crank at all?

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:52:44 +0000

I'm not too familiar with the octalink or Q factor cranks... I'll have to pick some up. In the meantime I would post something in the forums to see if others have any suggestions.