Condensed Answer: The "Do Not Disassemble" label on a bottom bracket indicates that the model is not designed to be serviced. Instead, it should be replaced with a new one…
This post presents the advantages and disadvantages of press-fit bottom brackets. Definitions Bottom bracket – a system of bearings and cups allowing a spindle connected to the crank arms to…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of Hollowtech and Octalink bottom brackets. Definitions Bottom bracket – a mechanism consisting of bearings and cups allowing the spindle connected to the…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of square taper and Octalink bottom brackets. Definitions Bottom bracket – a system of cups and bearings allowing a spindle to rotate inside…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of square taper and Hollowtech bottom brackets. Definitions Bottom Bracket – a mechanism of cups and bearings allowing a spindle connected to the…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of internal and external bottom brackets. Definitions Bottom Bracket – a system of bearings and cups facilitating the rotation of a spindle connected…