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Octalink BB
I need a new BB, Octalink V1 68x118, and there doesn't seem to be any
options except Shimano (105 and DA level only, no Ultegra at this point). I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size, but only see them at egregious prices. I wore out the original 105 BB in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey. Are there any non-Shimano versions of this thing? |
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VeloJon Wrote: I need a new BB, Octalink V1 68x118, and there doesn't seem to be any options except Shimano (105 and DA level only, no Ultegra at this point). I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size, but only see them at egregious prices. I wore out the original 105 BB in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey. Are there any non-Shimano versions of this thing? Got 65 bucks ? http://tinyurl.com/yt6aso= - -- lwedge |
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On May 29, 4:47 pm, lwedge lwedge.2rd...@no-
mx.forums.cyclingforums.com wrote: VeloJon Wrote: I need a new BB, Octalink V1 68x118, and there doesn't seem to be any options except Shimano (105 and DA level only, no Ultegra at this point). I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size, but only see them at egregious prices. I wore out the original 105 BB in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey. Are there any non-Shimano versions of this thing? Got 65 bucks ? http://tinyurl.com/yt6aso= - -- lwedge wrong size - they only have 70x118, I need 68x118 |
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VeloJon wrote:
I need a new BB, Octalink V1 68x118, and there doesn't seem to be any options except Shimano (105 and DA level only, no Ultegra at this point). I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size, but only see them at egregious prices. I wore out the original 105 BB in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey. Are there any non-Shimano versions of this thing? Search on BB-6503 still some around. http://tinyurl.com/yqbot7 There was one non-Shimano Octalink company but I think they made the cranks only, not BBs... was probably Ritchey. |
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On May 29, 4:01 pm, VeloJon wrote:
On May 29, 4:47 pm, lwedge lwedge.2rd...@no- mx.forums.cyclingforums.com wrote: VeloJon Wrote: I need a new BB, Octalink V1 68x118, and there doesn't seem to be any options except Shimano (105 and DA level only, no Ultegra at this point). I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size, but only see them at egregious prices. I wore out the original 105 BB in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey. Are there any non-Shimano versions of this thing? Got 65 bucks ? http://tinyurl.com/yt6aso= - -- lwedge wrong size - they only have 70x118, I need 68x118 How about this? http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...x?ModelID=1050 |
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On May 29, 2:12 pm, Diablo Scott wrote:
VeloJon wrote: I need a new BB, Octalink V1 68x118, and there doesn't seem to be any options except Shimano (105 and DA level only, no Ultegra at this point). I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size, but only see them at egregious prices. I wore out the original 105 BB in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey. Are there any non-Shimano versions of this thing? Search on BB-6503 still some around. http://tinyurl.com/yqbot7 There was one non-Shimano Octalink company but I think they made the cranks only, not BBs... was probably Ritchey. Shimano allowed several companies to make cranks for octalink bbs like Ritchey, FSA and Sugino, to name a few. However, Shimano NEVER licensed the rights to others to make octalink bbs. Thus, you're limited to what's available: Sheldon has 68x118 - $70: http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/botto...s.html#shimano Any good LBS either should have it or can get it via distributor like QBP, but it ain't gonna be cheap. Good Luck! |
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On May 29, 4:27 pm, bfd wrote:
On May 29, 2:12 pm, Diablo Scott wrote: VeloJon wrote: I need a new BB, Octalink V1 68x118, and there doesn't seem to be any options except Shimano (105 and DA level only, no Ultegra at this point). I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size, but only see them at egregious prices. I wore out the original 105 BB in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey. Are there any non-Shimano versions of this thing? Search on BB-6503 still some around. http://tinyurl.com/yqbot7 There was one non-Shimano Octalink company but I think they made the cranks only, not BBs... was probably Ritchey. Shimano allowed several companies to make cranks for octalink bbs like Ritchey, FSA and Sugino, to name a few. However, Shimano NEVER licensed the rights to others to make octalink bbs. Thus, you're limited to what's available: Sheldon has 68x118 - $70:http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/botto...s.html#shimano Any good LBS either should have it or can get it via distributor like QBP, but it ain't gonna be cheap. Good Luck! A E Bike lists 68 x118 Octalink BBs starting at $12.99, and the BB5500 (105) model at $34.99 http://tinyurl.com/3afb2p |
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On May 29, 2:42 pm, Ozark Bicycle
wrote: On May 29, 4:27 pm, bfd wrote: On May 29, 2:12 pm, Diablo Scott wrote: VeloJon wrote: I need a new BB, Octalink V1 68x118, and there doesn't seem to be any options except Shimano (105 and DA level only, no Ultegra at this point). I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size, but only see them at egregious prices. I wore out the original 105 BB in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey. Are there any non-Shimano versions of this thing? Search on BB-6503 still some around. http://tinyurl.com/yqbot7 There was one non-Shimano Octalink company but I think they made the cranks only, not BBs... was probably Ritchey. Shimano allowed several companies to make cranks for octalink bbs like Ritchey, FSA and Sugino, to name a few. However, Shimano NEVER licensed the rights to others to make octalink bbs. Thus, you're limited to what's available: Sheldon has 68x118 - $70:http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/botto...s.html#shimano Any good LBS either should have it or can get it via distributor like QBP, but it ain't gonna be cheap. Good Luck! A E Bike lists 68 x118 Octalink BBs starting at $12.99, and the BB5500 (105) model at $34.99 http://tinyurl.com/3afb2p Agree. But, the OP seems to only want the Ultegra 6500 version - "I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size, but only see them at egregious prices. I wore out the original 105 BB in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey." If I was him, I stock up on the $13 model and RIDE!!!! |
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On May 29, 4:53 pm, bfd wrote:
On May 29, 2:42 pm, Ozark Bicycle wrote: On May 29, 4:27 pm, bfd wrote: On May 29, 2:12 pm, Diablo Scott wrote: VeloJon wrote: I need a new BB, Octalink V1 68x118, and there doesn't seem to be any options except Shimano (105 and DA level only, no Ultegra at this point). I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size, but only see them at egregious prices. I wore out the original 105 BB in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey. Are there any non-Shimano versions of this thing? Search on BB-6503 still some around. http://tinyurl.com/yqbot7 There was one non-Shimano Octalink company but I think they made the cranks only, not BBs... was probably Ritchey. Shimano allowed several companies to make cranks for octalink bbs like Ritchey, FSA and Sugino, to name a few. However, Shimano NEVER licensed the rights to others to make octalink bbs. Thus, you're limited to what's available: Sheldon has 68x118 - $70:http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/botto...s.html#shimano Any good LBS either should have it or can get it via distributor like QBP, but it ain't gonna be cheap. Good Luck! A E Bike lists 68 x118 Octalink BBs starting at $12.99, and the BB5500 (105) model at $34.99 http://tinyurl.com/3afb2p Agree. But, the OP seems to only want the Ultegra 6500 version - "I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size, but only see them at egregious prices. Don't you think that $70 for an Ultegra is among the "egregious prices"? I wore out the original 105 BB in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey." And, I doubt a 105 is really shorter lived than an Ultegra. If I was him, I stock up on the $13 model and RIDE!!!!- Yep, treat it like a Bic shaver. |
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Octalink BB
On May 29, 3:03 pm, Ozark Bicycle
wrote: On May 29, 4:53 pm, bfd wrote: On May 29, 2:42 pm, Ozark Bicycle wrote: On May 29, 4:27 pm, bfd wrote: On May 29, 2:12 pm, Diablo Scott wrote: VeloJon wrote: I need a new BB, Octalink V1 68x118, and there doesn't seem to be any options except Shimano (105 and DA level only, no Ultegra at this point). I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size, but only see them at egregious prices. I wore out the original 105 BB in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey. Are there any non-Shimano versions of this thing? Search on BB-6503 still some around. http://tinyurl.com/yqbot7 There was one non-Shimano Octalink company but I think they made the cranks only, not BBs... was probably Ritchey. Shimano allowed several companies to make cranks for octalink bbs like Ritchey, FSA and Sugino, to name a few. However, Shimano NEVER licensed the rights to others to make octalink bbs. Thus, you're limited to what's available: Sheldon has 68x118 - $70:http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/botto...s.html#shimano Any good LBS either should have it or can get it via distributor like QBP, but it ain't gonna be cheap. Good Luck! A E Bike lists 68 x118 Octalink BBs starting at $12.99, and the BB5500 (105) model at $34.99 http://tinyurl.com/3afb2p Agree. But, the OP seems to only want the Ultegra 6500 version - "I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size, but only see them at egregious prices. Don't you think that $70 for an Ultegra is among the "egregious prices"? Yup, but I wouldn't limit myself to just an ultegra bb either. Interestingly, AEBike lists the DA version for only $60, what a bargain! I wore out the original 105 BB in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey." And, I doubt a 105 is really shorter lived than an Ultegra. If I was him, I stock up on the $13 model and RIDE!!!!- Yep, treat it like a Bic shaver. Hey, we actually agree on a couple of things! |
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