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07-18-19, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Synack42

Still wondering if cartridge is the way to go though. Would it be worthwhile to swap it out? Any advantages or disadvantages? I was looking at either a Sunrace BBS 15 or a Shimano UN55 (68x118).

Thanks

Since you just rebuilt the bottom bracket, ask yourself if you really want to go through that every 6 months to a year versus not having to take it apart and put it back together ever? The choice is yours but I'd opt for not having to do anything to the bottom bracket for 10 to 15 to 20 years over rebuilding every year.

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