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FSA Bottom Bracket

  • 24-08-2015 6:45pm
    #1
    nophd08
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 473 ✭✭


    Hi all, as above, I need to replace the bb on my giant defy. It's an fsa mega exo 19mm, now I can easily replace with same but these bb's don't have great reviews. Any recommendations? Looking for decent bb that won't break the bank.
    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    clog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,100 ✭✭✭clog


    Unfortunately I think you are stuck with the FSA b/b . The 19mm spindle is not a standard that any other maker uses or produces a b/b for.


  • #3
    nophd08
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 473 ✭✭nophd08


    Aah no way, not that cheap either.


  • #4
    clog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,100 ✭✭✭clog


    If its a press fit bb you may be better off getting the whole lot including cranks for 39 euro
    http://www.rosebikes.com/article/fsa-omega-road-bike-crankset/aid:695857


  • #5
    nophd08
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 473 ✭✭nophd08


    Unfortunately, its threaded


  • #6
    Mr. Grieves
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 781 ✭✭✭Mr. Grieves


    Sell the crankset and buy a Shimano BB and crankset! A Shimano BB is only a tenner and you won't have compatibility issues the next time it wears out. I've been in this situation twice, FSA's proprietary BB's are very frustrating.


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  • #7
    nophd08
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 473 ✭✭nophd08


    Mr. Grieves wrote: »
    Sell the crankset and buy a Shimano BB and crankset! A Shimano BB is only a tenner and you won't have compatibility issues the next time it wears out. I've been in this situation twice, FSA's proprietary BB's are very frustrating.

    Thanks for info, yeah I will probably do that. Chain rings are a bit worn anyways so it would make sense. Cranks are triple so shouldn't be too expensive.


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