MTB GXP Bottom Bracket Replacement?
MTB GXP Bottom Bracket Replacement?
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SoliD

Original Poster:

1,516 posts

246 months

Sunday 21st October 2012
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Guys, need a bit of advice, I need to replace my bottom bracket on my Boardman HT Pro, this is a Truvativ GXP installed, trying to find a bit of an upgrade from the standard item, and wouldn't mind a bit of bling following the blue theme I have going on on my bike, but there doesn't seem to be many options out there except for Superstar which have got some awful reviews.


Is it worth getting the Hope converters and upgrading to a Hope BB or just sticking with the £21 cheap truvativ, which tbh hasn't been replaced in the 3 years I have had the bike and doesn't get an easy life but has managed to last this long. I've got a stylo GXP crank etc going through it atm.

BadgerBenji

3,534 posts

247 months

Sunday 21st October 2012
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The hope is replaceable bearings and made in england and a thing of beauty. Go on get it bought biggrin

SoliD

Original Poster:

1,516 posts

246 months

Sunday 21st October 2012
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Only thing is now which sized one to get?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/hope-stainless-steel-botto... 83mm or the 68/73mm one?

BadgerBenji

3,534 posts

247 months

Sunday 21st October 2012
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Simple enough flick the bike upside down and measure the width of the bottom bracket shell.

SoliD

Original Poster:

1,516 posts

246 months

Tuesday 23rd October 2012
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Have ordered one and the adapters, just waiting for them to turn up, they best be as good as you say they are :P