I am looking into a new BB. I am stuck between a three-piece and sealed cartridge (i believe that is the term). How do they compare to each other?
The BB will be put on a commuter fixie built from a Surly Cross-Check that will see a fair share of abuse (some skid stopping and occasional cross-race). I am looking to stay in the Dimension (QBP's house brand*) price range.
*Has anyone else noticed that some Dimension brand products are starting to become Surly brand? My friend bought the same hub as I did about a year after me and while my hub has no markings on it, his says "Surly".
On Aug 6, 4:50 pm, "[email hidden]" <[email hidden]>
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I am looking into a new BB. I am stuck between a three-piece and sealed cartridge (i believe that is the term). How do they compare to each other?
What kind of crank? Regular square taper? A Shimano UN-73 in your preferred size is about twenty bucks and as durable a part as you'll ever find. I wouldn't try to save a couple bucks when I knew that a tried and true classic was only a large fries away.
I am looking into a new BB. I am stuck between a three-piece and sealed cartridge (i believe that is the term). How do they compare to each other?
The BB will be put on a commuter fixie built from a Surly Cross-Check that will see a fair share of abuse (some skid stopping and occasional cross-race). I am looking to stay in the Dimension (QBP's house brand*) price range.
*Has anyone else noticed that some Dimension brand products are starting to become Surly brand? My friend bought the same hub as I did about a year after me and while my hub has no markings on it, his says "Surly".
Go a sealed unit, it takes much less skill to install (grease the frame threads!)and is effectively zero maintenance (Pull it out every 12 months to renew the grease on the frame threads).
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Joel
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I just put teflon tape on the threads and grease over it. The teflon tape won't go anywhere and I've never heard anyone complain about a problem caused by it.
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(Pull it out every 12 months to renew the grease on the frame threads).
I haven't heard this advice before. Why is this necessary? If riding mostly in fair weather, won't the grease last a long time?
Do you do this routinely in other places on the bike such as pedal threads, seat post, etc.?
Some people do. Others just wait until it can't be ignored. Suit your personality.
On Aug 6, 1:50 pm, "[email hidden]" <[email hidden]>
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*Has anyone else noticed that some Dimension brand products are starting to become Surly brand? My friend bought the same hub as I did about a year after me and while my hub has no markings on it, his says "Surly".
Both Dimension and Surly are brand names belonging to QBP- Quality Bike Products, as are Winwood, Salsa, and Problem Solvers: http://qbp.com/brands.html
On Aug 6, 3:50 pm, "[email hidden]" <[email hidden]>
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I am looking into a new BB. I am stuck between a three-piece and sealed cartridge (i believe that is the term). How do they compare to each other?
The BB will be put on a commuter fixie built from a Surly Cross-Check that will see a fair share of abuse (some skid stopping and occasional cross-race). I am looking to stay in the Dimension (QBP's house brand*) price range.
*Has anyone else noticed that some Dimension brand products are starting to become Surly brand? My friend bought the same hub as I did about a year after me and while my hub has no markings on it, his says "Surly".
Match the BB to the crank and get a cart bearing unit for your commuter.
"Joel Mayes" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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(Pull it out every 12 months to renew the grease on the frame threads).
I haven't heard this advice before. Why is this necessary? If riding mostly in fair weather, won't the grease last a long time?
Grease can dry up and make bb removal or movement possible. Instead of usual grease, use the stuff with silver metal in it. I think it's called Permates. FSA also supplys a gold colored version.
"Joel Mayes" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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(Pull it out every 12 months to renew the grease on the frame threads).
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I haven't heard this advice before. Why is this necessary? If riding mostly in fair weather, won't the grease last a long time?
Grease can dry up and make bb removal or movement possible. Instead of usual grease, use the stuff with silver metal in it. I think it's called Permates. FSA also supplys a gold colored version.
Are you referring to anti-seize compound? _Permatex_ is one source of a "silver" (aluminum particle) anti-seize compound
