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[Closed] Which BB for Boardman MTBs please?

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As above - just wondered if anyone knows which BB will fit my 2009 Boardman Pro? One of those things I've been meaning to do for the last few months....


 
Posted : 27/06/2011 8:41 pm
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what chainset has it got on, thats the deciding factor?


 
Posted : 27/06/2011 9:06 pm
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Emmmm, pretty sure it's a Truativ Stylo - raining too hard to go to the garage and check 🙂

Anyone hazard a guess? Also, it's yonks since I've had to do this - if you could recommend a suitable removal tool I'd be grateful!


 
Posted : 27/06/2011 9:10 pm
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Assuming the BB has never been changed then it will be a Truvativ GXP type BB.

Truvativ do their standard BB (same as you have currently) for around £20 - £25, or Superstar do one for similar cash.

If you're feeling rich, then Truvativ do a ceramic bearing one for around £120.

I've run Truvativ BB's on a couple of bikes & found the standard GXP ones to be fine - they usually last 12-18 months for me.

Note that the Truvativ system is the only one which is not compatible with Race Face, Shimano, Hope etc. BB's


 
Posted : 27/06/2011 9:15 pm
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That's tip-top info thanks! Think I'll give the SS one a shot - can't really justify £120 on a part I can't even see 🙂 Shallow? Who me?


 
Posted : 27/06/2011 9:19 pm
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I replaced the Truvativ one with a Hope stainless steel BB with the Truvativ adaptor. Running fine a year later although it's in a different bike now.


 
Posted : 27/06/2011 9:39 pm