BB30 Should I consider it a "consumable" now?

pbassred

Just thinking about buying a second hand Boardman CX team as a commuter/exploring bike. I was curious to read so many posts about needing to replace the bottom bracket. Particularly since I have never cycled hard enough to need to change one in my life. So I phoned my local shop and yes, inspection and adjustment is part of their standard service, they carry spares and they know people who get though 3 sets a year (not necessarily on Boardmans)!

Has design sacrificed reliability for lightness? Is that just the way things are? Must I resign myself to a long term service relationship?, or it is the case that only pedal-stomping supermen and pressure washers kill them?

napoleond

Yes, bb30 bearings are designed with weight and stiffness in mind. If you want reliability then an older style chainset and a good old sealed one. They were ace.

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/mobile/shima ... mm-prod42/

kentphil

I was getting the BB30 regreased every 6 months on my Caadx at £20 a time. I spent that £20 a few tools and now regrease it myself once it starts to creak again. See my post in the Workshop section of this forum.

pbassred

Thanks guys. Breadcrumb for the next guy ... http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40004&t=13063959&p=19864558#p19864558