New SRAM GXP BB being released?

lewishamilton
lewishamilton Posts: 138
edited June 2012 in Workshop
Recently purchased a replacement SRAM GXP BB from wiggle and noticed they are being discontinued?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sram-gxp-team-b ... t-cup-set/

Has anyone heard or seen links re: new GXP BB?

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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    I think that's more to do with Wiggle's out of stock notifications rather than the parts being discontinued or could be that SRAM changed the part number / designation. The GXP BB was updated a couple of years ago
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • Gazzaputt
    Gazzaputt Posts: 3,227
    As you have to replace them so often SRAM have probably run out! :lol:

    After my 5th SRAM GXP in 3 years I've turned to Chris King.
  • lewishamilton
    lewishamilton Posts: 138
    :lol: Touché

    I did have a look @ Chris King but can't really justify the price...in the sense that I have no idea regarding it's longevity...whereas with SRAM GXP, I know it's are good for up to 750-1000 miles and I'm just replacing my first one.

    Whilst on the subject. I got sidetracked over the weekend so didn't have time to fit the new BB.
    I don't have a torque wrench...is this going to be a huge problem, or should I just install the new one and stop tightening once all the play has been eliminated?
    Am I breaking a cardinal sin by not using a torque wrench?

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