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  • Replace BB or just bearings?
  • thegreatape
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    About 8 years ago I put an external FSA crankset, V Drive I think, on my bike. It’s getting very crunchy/creaky, so I guess the bearings are shot. I have a BB tool but not a headset press. Am I better off just getting a new BB which I should be able to fit easily enough, or just replace the bearings (tools required?). If the latter, what bearings do I need – is BB30 what I have, given how long ago it was?

    Ta.

    thegreatape
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    Anyone?

    Ambrose
    Full Member

    Personally I’d just replace the bearings. I’m sure youtube will tell you how. When all is said and done though, 8 yrs is pretty good going so if you factor in any tool costs, buying a new BB may make sense.

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    Liftman
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    BB30 hadn’t been around for 8 years

    thegreatape
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    What is it likely to be then?

    cynic-al
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    I’ll ask a psychic

    Actually don’t fsa have their own standard?

    Why not use Google

    Phil_H
    Full Member

    Mega exo at a guess

    thegreatape
    Free Member

    I tried google but it’s no clearer!

    I could always go out to the garage and look I suppose…..

    thegreatape
    Free Member

    Mega Exo, that rings a bell.

    julianwilson
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    There were 2 different sizes of fsa external bb’s too. If its eight years old it might just be the older one with a smaller internal diameter/crank spindle (as opposed to the ‘normal’ shimano/raceface sized one). Get thee in the garage and have a measure before you order anything.

    thegreatape
    Free Member

    Yes, that would no doubt be prudent. Can I replace with Shimano? They seem a lot cheaper.

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