MTB Bottom Bracket Upgrade

Macca47
Macca47 Posts: 3
edited October 2012 in MTB buying advice
I bought an entry level Carrera Kraken (2010)
Althought its had its problems, this has been a reasonable purchase to get 'hooked' on MTB.
The Truative Powerspine Bottom Bracket is now showing signs of 'play'.
[not too suprising after 2yrs carring my >14 st around the Yorkshire Moors]
CAN ANYONE SUGGEST AN UPGRADE FOR THIS PART?
(ideally would like to keep the cranks and chainset as these appear fine...)

Regards

MACCA47

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    another powerspline BB then.

    Or a shimano HT crankset and External bearings which will need the BB shell faced and may not last as long.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    ^^^^ As de main man says.....
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Macca47
    Macca47 Posts: 3
    If a couple of years out of a bottom braket is all you would expect from approx 2k offroad riding
    then I'll swap like-for-like, just thought I'd get longer.....

    Thanks for the reply

    MACCA47
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    A couple of years is meaningless, I ride with a chap who goes through a BB every 3-4 months, but then he averages 1000miles a month..... also the type and amount of gloop you get round your BB and how you wash it off all affect the life.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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