GXP bottom brackets - just grab whatever cheap cartridge thing is on offer, or worth getting something from eg Uberbike with replaceable bearings?
This is a simple Whole Life Cost analysis, isn’t it? What’s the cost of:
Cheap GXP Expensive GXP Replacement bearings
And how long they last:
Cheap GXP Initial expensive GXP Replacement bearings
In my experience, the standard GXPs don't last too long before they get all crunchy and unpleasant. Next time mine needs replacing I'll get one with replaceable bearings.
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GXP bottom brackets - just grab whatever cheap cartridge thing is on offer, or worth getting something from eg Uberbike with replaceable bearings?