Loctite is used between the frame and cup interface
http://bbright.net/...Fit-Instructions.pdf
I think you missed the highlighted yellow parts.
Has anyone had any long term use on the newer style of bottom bracket shell from Wheels Manufacturing where the two halves thread into one another? I’ve used the standard slip shells from them and thought they were great. No experience with the latest release and wondering what people thought.
I’m using the wheels threaded bottom bracket on 4 bikes. Cervelo S2, Cervelo P5, Cervelo P3, and Ridley X-Fire. ALL WORK FLAWLESSLY. A true professional (me) installed them. I wouldn’t hesitate for a second. Not a single creak from any of my installs. Just need to grease up the shell.
Albeit I do prefer a good old fashioned BSA any day of the week.
On my Shiv I probably have… 5,000 creak free miles on a Praxis collet-style BB. Personally I have no issues with 24mm spindles. 30mm is “better” in theory but only world-class sprinters “need” them.
I’m a man. I don’t read instructions. I just assemble, warranties be damned!!
All of wheels Bb’s now say loctite voids warranty. This includes the press fit ones too. I really question this. Grease helps things slide. Is that really what you want for a Pf bb?
I would want no movement between cups and frame. Their guidance is different than every other bb manufacturer…
Hahaha!
Don’t know. I just want to lock those little bastards into the frame so there’s absolutely no chance of them squeaking. If I have to listen to a creaking bottom bracket on a 100 mile ride again, I probably toss the bike into a field and take an Uber home.
I have a couple thousand miles on mine in an S5 that I built last year. So far, so good! I extensively documented the build, especially the BB replacement struggles, if you’re interested in checking it out:
2015 S5 Build
The BB stuff is in parts 1, 2, and 4.
Cheers-
damen
Thanks!
I really like the bearing puller you made to remove the bottom bracket. Much more elegant than the bearing punch. I hate hammering on the frames like that too.