hollowtech bottom bracket?

freeride-mike
freeride-mike Posts: 553
edited July 2013 in MTB buying advice
im in need of some advice the bottom bracket in my cube ltd 2012 has developed a creek and has some play now im a big lad so im used to replacing bb's on my other bikes but this is the 1st hollowtech ive had so i dont have much of a clue where to start :( i need something strong above all else and mayb a good reputable bike shop in the south birmingham area to put it in for me??

many thanks for any advice or input

mike
CUBE ltd 2012,reba sl, XT, saint, DMR, spank, current xc/am ride

GIANT boulder, marzzochi EXR, LX/alivio, DMR, spank, retro build

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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Do you mean hollowtech II? Ie external BB not hollow arms.
  • freeride-mike
    freeride-mike Posts: 553
    yes i think so the 2 bit's with the bearing's in are either side the frame sorry im not familier with this set up
    CUBE ltd 2012,reba sl, XT, saint, DMR, spank, current xc/am ride

    GIANT boulder, marzzochi EXR, LX/alivio, DMR, spank, retro build
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Buy yourself a Park bottom bracket tool and get a Shimano XT bottom bracket. Even when I was 16 stone I used to get a years use out of them. Takes about 10 minutes to change a BB. Make sure you clean the threads in the frame and put on some copper grease before fitting the new BB and remember to put the spacers in the same as you took them out.
    http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/shim ... aid:274227
    http://www.tweekscycles.com/Product.do? ... tAodvyEARA
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  • freeride-mike
    freeride-mike Posts: 553
    thanks for your help is an XT bb strong coz im a fare bit heavier than 16 stone lol
    CUBE ltd 2012,reba sl, XT, saint, DMR, spank, current xc/am ride

    GIANT boulder, marzzochi EXR, LX/alivio, DMR, spank, retro build
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    The bb is not really where the strength is, that's in the cranks themselves. XT bb will be fine. What cranks have you got?
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Any of the hollowtech cranks are strong enough unless you are 20 stone and riding big drops badly.
    Cranks break most often through impacts during crashes. I know people using XTR cranks for downhill racing with no trouble and the new Zee downhill cranks are just re badged deores.
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  • freeride-mike
    freeride-mike Posts: 553
    the cranks are shimano deore, is there much difference between a deore bb and say slx, xt or even xtr seems a big price hike if not? i dont mind paying more for strength also what does ceramic meen on a bb?

    i dont do any big drops/jumps mainly xc kinda stuff these days
    CUBE ltd 2012,reba sl, XT, saint, DMR, spank, current xc/am ride

    GIANT boulder, marzzochi EXR, LX/alivio, DMR, spank, retro build
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    The SLX/XT BB's (same part) and XTR have better sealing and do last a lot longer than Deore.
    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.
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    XT bottom brackets last twice as long as deore. Well worth the extra cash.
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  • freeride-mike
    freeride-mike Posts: 553
    ok cheers for the help and advice all
    CUBE ltd 2012,reba sl, XT, saint, DMR, spank, current xc/am ride

    GIANT boulder, marzzochi EXR, LX/alivio, DMR, spank, retro build
  • freeride-mike
    freeride-mike Posts: 553
    after some good feedback/reviews and some shopping around i managed to get a shimano saint bb for just a few quid more than an XT so i'll see how that go's :D
    CUBE ltd 2012,reba sl, XT, saint, DMR, spank, current xc/am ride

    GIANT boulder, marzzochi EXR, LX/alivio, DMR, spank, retro build

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