On 2017-08-11 17:11, AMuzi wrote:
On 8/11/2017 6:59 PM, Joerg wrote:
On 2017-08-11 16:52, John B. wrote:
On Fri, 11 Aug 2017 11:00:32 -0700, Joerg

wrote:

The BB on my MTB makes a ticking sound when warmed up,
sounds similar to
a hot car engine after it is turned off. It has also
develoved an ever
so slight play, just a few mils. It is an Shimano ES25
Octalink.

How long do you guys let that go before replacing?

Can anyone recommend a better quality BB for this that
lasts longer than
5k miles and doesn't cost an arm and a leg?

I see Octalink bottom brackets for sale for four British
pounds :-)
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/c...t/rp-prod34653


About $5.00.


I saw that as well. It's a clearance item in an odd
diameter. $6.99 when clicking the link in the US. I guess in
new-speak that's called "target group pricing" or something
similar :-)


Although I also notice that Amazon wants 20-odd dollars
for one and
e-bay has them for about $18.00


Yep. No problem to just buy one but considering the paltry
service life I would like to know whether there is something
better than ES25 at reasonable cost. Meaning not necessarily
a $200+ Phil Woods BB.

I think I've got time. The current BB should hang on another
500-1000mi until it screeches.


Mr Slocumb tried to be helpful with a rough US value.
Today's price of 4.00 Sterling alone is US$5.20:
http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/...rom=GBP&To=USD

Plus US$1.79 delivery! Your delivered price is cheaper than your cost of
postage alone on a BB to England. Get two.


However, 73mm won't fit which is all they've got and then I'd only have
two paper weights.

But yes, if I can't find anything better than ES25 or ES300 I'll get two
and consider them yet another fast-wear items, along with tires, chains,
cassettes and brake pads.

--
Regards, Joerg

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