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[Closed] Bottom bracket upgrade?

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Hi all

I have play in my bottom bracket and need to replace it,I have a
Shimano BB- ES25 and i am looking to upgrade any ideas about a good Quality compatable replacement?

Thanks


 
Posted : 07/05/2012 10:06 am
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The only other choice would be a BB-ES51. There used to be a 71 but that is discontinued AFAIK.


 
Posted : 07/05/2012 10:11 am
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ES25 is Shimano Octalink and I know of no alternative suppliers.

The bigger the ES** part number the dearer and supposedly better kit with less weight for a given size and axle length.

Not all sizes are still available...check out CRC.

I have a brand new spare ES25 68x113 if you cannot get one elsewhere.

paul.r.davisAThotmail.co.uk


 
Posted : 07/05/2012 10:15 am
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Can i fit an external or push fit or any other type or does it have to be ES........?For instance could i fit an xt or xtr ?? hope?


 
Posted : 07/05/2012 2:12 pm
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Can i fit an external or push fit or any other type

Not without changing chainset.


 
Posted : 07/05/2012 2:14 pm
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Recomend me a good chainset with bottom bracket for under fifty quid?
I know its a big ask but i'm skint:)

Help.....


 
Posted : 07/05/2012 2:24 pm
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How much for bb paul???


 
Posted : 07/05/2012 2:56 pm
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Recomend me a good chainset with bottom bracket for under fifty quid?

Shimano Deore at merlin?

http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/mtb-parts/transmission-gears/chainsets-mtb/shimano-deore-m590-9-speed-chainset.html


 
Posted : 07/05/2012 3:07 pm
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l,

I will sell you my new 68x113 ES25 for £17 paypal gift for a UK address.

Keep your old crank bolts....Octalink always come bare.

Email with your address if interested.

Paypal to my email address.

paul.r.davisAThotmail.co.uk


 
Posted : 07/05/2012 5:10 pm
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Thanks for the offer but chain reaction are doing Shimano ES51 for £11 free postage,ill give ya a fiver?


 
Posted : 07/05/2012 5:15 pm
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l,

CRC do have the ES51 in 68x113 but it is £29, not £11.

CRC do not have ES25 in 68x113 at any price.

My offer stands at £17 posted...if you need 68x113 keep shopping round.

PaulD


 
Posted : 07/05/2012 6:42 pm
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Thanks for the extra insight Paul, I now know that i actually need the 68x118 without your knowlege i may have ordered the wrong part,thanks again and no offence for the low ball offer;)


 
Posted : 07/05/2012 7:23 pm
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L,

You are welcome, no offence taken, in fact I was rather amused by it.

Sorry I cannot help further.

I see CRC has both models in 68x118.

PaulD


 
Posted : 07/05/2012 7:29 pm
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In any case(dont tell the wife)i may use this as an excuse to buy that slx double i've had my eye on hahaha....


 
Posted : 07/05/2012 7:50 pm