PF 30 Bottom Bracket advice please.
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Hello all,
I've read loads of posts on here, regarding creaking PF30 BB cups with adapters, but most seem a few years old. Now people seem to either bond in an FSA sleeve (Don't fancy that) or use the Praxis, Wheels or Kcnc type BB that screws together.
I'm Fitting Dura ace 9000 chainset to Titanium PF30 BB. What do people recommend? The Praxis, wheels and KCNC are all similar weights at just over 140g, I think they may even use the same bearings.
Is there a better option?
Thanks
I've read loads of posts on here, regarding creaking PF30 BB cups with adapters, but most seem a few years old. Now people seem to either bond in an FSA sleeve (Don't fancy that) or use the Praxis, Wheels or Kcnc type BB that screws together.
I'm Fitting Dura ace 9000 chainset to Titanium PF30 BB. What do people recommend? The Praxis, wheels and KCNC are all similar weights at just over 140g, I think they may even use the same bearings.
Is there a better option?
Thanks
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I'd agree that the Praxis is the best option if you're looking for a bolt it and forget it, no creak option.
Jens,
The Kcnc is actually a very nice bb and we like that one quite a bit as well. It's certainly a top choice in the price range. The difference between bb's like the Kcnc and the Praxis is the expanding collet on the praxis.
The Kcnc is actually a very nice bb and we like that one quite a bit as well. It's certainly a top choice in the price range. The difference between bb's like the Kcnc and the Praxis is the expanding collet on the praxis.
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Ordered the Praxis, There doesn't seem a bad word to be said about it, and a 2 year warranty!
Thx for the replies.
Thx for the replies.
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Update:
2500 miles on the Praxxis PF30 to shimano since August, and its still smooth and no creaks.
2500 miles on the Praxxis PF30 to shimano since August, and its still smooth and no creaks.
It is worth referring to the Creaking Praxis BB Thread from a few weeks back I started, I had my problems in a BB30 shell, but have now Loctited the Praxis BB in and all is well. PF30 probably has less issues because of the plastic spacer.
Also the "2 year warranty" does not cover the bearings, and does not cover creaking sounds... I'm not sure what it covers really.
Also the "2 year warranty" does not cover the bearings, and does not cover creaking sounds... I'm not sure what it covers really.
Same thing here. Creaking on the nd side. Bearings were smooth but the creaking got to me and no support from Praxis, at all, like I was dumb or something. I went to a true thread together unit, this one from F1 and now my ears are in peace! It's on the heavy side but worth it for the peace.
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Nobody has mentioned the Kogel BB yet. The cups go in much deeper and are an amazing piece of kit. Just got one locally, it is awesome. Ceramic bearings was overkill, but the seals are amazing.