External Bottom Brackets

Even a 2008 frame may not have been faced if it wasn't sold with an external BB from new.

I fitted an Ultegra BB to my cross bike and it stills runs like new after a years use in all weathers and conditions (it is my only bike and used for everything), hosed down each weekend etc,.

I don't however remove the chain set and it never creaks. What threads start creaking on an external BB chainset?

The two pinch bolts in the non drive crank.

I'm going to get my bbshell faced and buy some anti sieze. Just been using grease.

though I would add, mechanic in blue door bikes in Crystal palace said he wasnt surprised my tiagra bb cups fell apart after 3000 miles, much of it wet and or offroad.