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[Closed] Which HT BB - for easy aftermarket bearing swaps?

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Guys

I'm looking to buy a cheap HT2 BB - something I can easily swap the bearings in as and when they die (so regularly!). I had a deore job - but was told it was too narrow for the replacement bearings?

What is anyone else using as the base for their bearing swap-out programme?

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Posted : 15/07/2010 6:37 am
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i've got a couple of superstar BBs which are easy - although they are a year or so old so the design might have changed


 
Posted : 15/07/2010 7:09 am
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Thanks Stu

I think that there were 2 sizes SS used....

Think this would be ok for new bearings once the originals die?

http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=188


 
Posted : 15/07/2010 7:34 am
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I bought a superstar one simply because the bearings are easy to replace when they die. I was expecting that to be quite quick but have actually been quite suprised as they must now have done a few hundred miles without complaint.

Fruit's still a c0ck though.


 
Posted : 15/07/2010 7:44 am
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looking back at my order it was this one i bought last:
http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=32
but that seems to be sold out now.

not sure on the aerozine one but i guess superstar will know the answer


 
Posted : 15/07/2010 11:53 am
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I had a deore job - but was told it was too narrow for the replacement bearings?

betd can replace shimano bearings. they seem good too.


 
Posted : 15/07/2010 12:15 pm
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I've just used a hex socket set to knock out the bearings from an Aerozine BB with no issue and then pressed in some 6805 2RS ones I got off ebay using a treaded rod and washer press.

So far so good, and the ease and price I paid for the bearings if I get 500 miles a pair out of them I'll be well happy.


 
Posted : 15/07/2010 12:37 pm
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Thanks guys.
I emailed SS some time ago and their response was vague to the point of they didn't know the width of the bearings!
I'll give that aerozine one a shot...
Cheers


 
Posted : 15/07/2010 12:48 pm