Bottom Bracket Identification and servicing
Jamieg285
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Not sure how much longer I can keep saying this, but I'm new to modern bikes. I've had a Cube Ltd Pro 29er for a few weeks now and am still learning about it and how to look after it. I want to look after it better than my last bike, i.e, regular washing (more than once every 8 years) and lubrication (not quite as bad, but wasn't good)
The BB is listed as part of the crankset : Shimano FC-M552, 2 piece intregrated BB. Am I right in saying that this is Hollowtech or is it Octalink (or both, I did say I'm a noob to all this).
The only guidance I've found so far are the fitting instructions from Shimano, and they don't answer my questions.
What maintenance do I need to do on this? After a decent wash, do I need to lubricate/grease anything? Should I dismantle and service at any time, or is it a sealed unit?
The BB is listed as part of the crankset : Shimano FC-M552, 2 piece intregrated BB. Am I right in saying that this is Hollowtech or is it Octalink (or both, I did say I'm a noob to all this).
The only guidance I've found so far are the fitting instructions from Shimano, and they don't answer my questions.
What maintenance do I need to do on this? After a decent wash, do I need to lubricate/grease anything? Should I dismantle and service at any time, or is it a sealed unit?
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it is external bearings. (HT11) no serviceing to do just replace when worn."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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HT11 = HollowTech II ???
So it's just wash and go? No lubrication at all?0 -
Yup. Just don't jetwash them.I don't do smileys.
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