Shimano BB86 Press Fit Bottom Bracket

redmeat
redmeat Posts: 23
edited April 2011 in Workshop
Hello
Had to change the bottom bracket on my road bike recently due to water ingress into the bearings. The sealing arrangement is very poor on Shimano BBs IMO. I have also had to change two on my mountain bike. Same arrangement but it's called BB91 on my mountain bike.

Does anyone know of an alternative press BB I could use? Don't want to change the crankset just the BB. Not sure if the FSA BB86 is compatible. I've seen KCNC BBs on the web but the guy in the shop wasn't sure they'd fit.

Anyone help????

Thanks

Comments

  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,650
    unfortunately I think you can on use the BB91 on specialized frames (assuming this is what it is) for use with 24mm axles..

    What cranks are they?
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,650
    unfortunately I think you can on use the BB91 on specialized frames (assuming this is what it is) for use with 24mm axles..

    What cranks are they?
  • redmeat
    redmeat Posts: 23
    Hello
    Road bike is a Cube Agree GTC Race and MTB is a Trek Fuel Ex9.

    Both with Shimano 24mm cranks.

    Had failed BB bearings on both due to water. Understandable to an extent with the MTB because I've been out in all weathers, but the road bike!! Not seen so much as a drop of rain.
  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    Enduro do decent stainless and ceramic pressfit BBs

    http://www.enduroforkseals.com/id180.html
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  • redmeat
    redmeat Posts: 23
    Thank you for the info. I've taken a look and they look OK.

    Does anybody stock these in UK do you know?

    Cheers

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