I haven't been that impressed so far by external BBs in terms of durability, at least where water is concerned. My next winter bike will definitely have an internal BB.
But BBs are incredibly cheap, and external ones don't suffer from the myriad problems associated with square taper cranks. If you have to replace you BB every year, so what? It's quick, easy and cheap.
But BBs are incredibly cheap, and external ones don't suffer from the myriad problems associated with square taper cranks. If you have to replace you BB every year, so what? It's quick, easy and cheap.