I replaced the jockey wheels on my 2008 X9 mech last summer with some BBB wheels, it didn’t take long before they were feeling rough and one in particular seizes up constantly, requiring me to completely strip it, free it up and re-grease. Granted I’ve ridden through some pretty bad conditions since then but bike is kept relatively clean. Obviously water has got in and now it’s a constant cycle of cleaning it out. Has anybody had any problems with the BBB wheels? Are they are other alternatives worth trying?

I’ve used BBB wheels on shimano mechs and they’ve been smooth, long lasting and hassle free. I do generally pop a seal off and add a dab more grease when fitting them but other than that they get zero special attention.

I did the same, and got them on recommendations previously. Maybe I was a little too enthusiastic cleaning my bike

Mount zoom jockey wheels have been faultless for a couple of years in my XO mech.

+1 for Mt Zoom.

Just taken a look but seems they only cater for centre pivot wheels, my ’08 X9 has an offset upper wheel

I know its not overly helpful but the best solution in my opinion is to replace the mech and shifters with a durable product from Shimano.

No not that helpful 😆 Looking for a less involved fix!

In the long run it will be worth it – I picked up a pair of SLX shifters and an SLX mech a while ago for £50 ish – no more jockey wheel problems, just reliable shifting.