Bottom bracket tech question

Nov 4, 20 7:06

Post #1 of 16 (2029 views)

A while ago, wheels manufacturing started making cool BBs bearings that mount in various press fit BB shells, and they comprise of two units which thread together and stay put over time in the frame. Most look kind of like this:

Lots of companies make BB bearings, but who else makes a line of BB bearings that fit various press fit standards, but which thread together similar to what is pictured above? Wheels manufacturing has a good variety of these, but I was just wondering if other companies make a bunch of these types of BB bearings.

Any suggestions? Thanks.

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Re: Bottom bracket tech question [DarkSpeedWorks] [ In reply to ]

Nov 4, 20 7:19

Post #2 of 16 (2015 views)

Praxis does.

Re: Bottom bracket tech question [DarkSpeedWorks] [ In reply to ]

Nov 4, 20 7:22

Post #3 of 16 (2014 views)

CeramicSpeed and Enduro are a couple of the more popular one's.

Re: Bottom bracket tech question [DarkSpeedWorks] [ In reply to ]

Nov 4, 20 7:22

Post #4 of 16 (2013 views)

Hope
Cane Creek
Origin 8

Off the top of my head

Last edited by: jaretj: Nov 4, 20 7:24

Re: Bottom bracket tech question [jaretj] [ In reply to ]

Nov 4, 20 8:20

Post #5 of 16 (1983 views)

Seems like cervelo is doing their own, it may be the Rotor BB seen here

https://rotorbike.com/...bb-4630-bbright.html

https://www.competitivecyclist.com/...v85BMmxoCo9MQAvD_BwE

I'm pretty sure that's in my GF 2018 P2

Re: Bottom bracket tech question [DarkSpeedWorks] [ In reply to ]

Nov 4, 20 8:37

Post #6 of 16 (1965 views)

BBinfinite does.

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Re: Bottom bracket tech question [DarkSpeedWorks] [ In reply to ]

Nov 4, 20 9:10

Post #7 of 16 (1946 views)

Token. Their Ninja line has aluminum thread together shells with delrin sleeves at the frame contact points to help with tolerance variances. They also offer an option that is slightly oversize for frames with out of tolerance BB shells. I’ve come across frames where the aluminum Wheel Mfr thread together BB’s go in loose and no amount of tightening will make them work.

Re: Bottom bracket tech question [SummitAK] [ In reply to ]

Nov 6, 20 6:47

Post #8 of 16 (1820 views)

Great info and sources, thanks for all of the replies above.

Time to get researching ...

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Re: Bottom bracket tech question [DarkSpeedWorks] [ In reply to ]

Nov 6, 20 15:04

Post #9 of 16 (1752 views)

We OE-d hundreds of Praxis units in the time that I was at Diamondback with pretty close to zero warranty issues, and the ones that I have used in my personal bikes have been great. I definitely can't say the same for some of the other brands mentioned on this thread. YMMV, of course.

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Re: Bottom bracket tech question [realbdeal] [ In reply to ]

Nov 6, 20 15:17

Post #10 of 16 (1746 views)

realbdeal wrote:

BBinfinite does.

Do they? Every BBinfinite BB I've used has been one piece. That's their primary claim to innovation is that the one piece design aligns the bearings better.

Edit: Though the serve the same general concept as Wheels Mgs of having an easy-to-install sleeve that stays put. There's just no threading. You press them in, and use a bit of locker substance to hold them in place.

Last edited by: trail: Nov 6, 20 15:18

Re: Bottom bracket tech question [trail] [ In reply to ]

Nov 6, 20 18:12

Post #11 of 16 (1710 views)

Oh woops. You're totally right. While the install isn't quite as simple as with the threaded ones, it was probably my favorite press fit bottom bracket I've ever used. Of course, getting it out is apparently a pretty big crapshoot and might ruin it if I recall correctly, so better stick with whatever standard is chosen...

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Re: Bottom bracket tech question [realbdeal] [ In reply to ]

Nov 6, 20 18:21

Post #12 of 16 (1703 views)

realbdeal wrote:

Oh woops. You're totally right. While the install isn't quite as simple as with the threaded ones, it was probably my favorite press fit bottom bracket I've ever used. Of course, getting it out is apparently a pretty big crapshoot and might ruin it if I recall correctly, so better stick with whatever standard is chosen...

I just bought BBInfinite's removal tool, but haven't had an opportunity to try it yet. But I'm happy enough with the BB's that I know eventually I will.

Re: Bottom bracket tech question [realbdeal] [ In reply to ]

Nov 7, 20 9:59

Post #13 of 16 (1630 views)

My experience is that BBInfinite removal is pretty easy. I just use a small length of ABS pipe with my bottom bracket press.

Re: Bottom bracket tech question [DarkSpeedWorks] [ In reply to ]

Apr 13, 21 12:11

Post #14 of 16 (1201 views)

Been thinking about replacing my BB386 pressfit BB on my BH with

https://www.probikekit.ca/bottom-bracket-cups-spares/rotor-4630-threaded-cups-bb386-steel-black/11529990.html

Did you ever try out any of the threaded BB's you were talking about below

Any thoughts/feedback on that Rotor 4360 one?

Re: Bottom bracket tech question [tnt646] [ In reply to ]

Apr 13, 21 12:28

Post #15 of 16 (1192 views)

I didn't end up getting the frameset that I needed the BB for, but I would still highly favor trying to use a threaded system, as it likely will be more secure over time and use, vs a press-fit only BB. But perhaps others can chime in and offer their experience regarding this.

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Re: Bottom bracket tech question [DarkSpeedWorks] [ In reply to ]

Apr 14, 21 6:44

Post #16 of 16 (1120 views)

https://www.bbinfinite.com/ If you get the fancy ones, they come with a insane warranty too. I am running 30mm crank in my BB86 frame which is well known to destroy those tiny bearings. The warranty has already worked once for me.

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