Originally Posted by
Iride01
...Compared to just plain old stories of BB issues with any kind of BB, pressfit doesn't really seem to be a overwhelming majority of them.
Originally Posted by
Rdmonster69
I would get the T47 and pay the loot. ... I like being able to work on things easily and a press fit does not allow me to do that like a threaded BB does.
Originally Posted by
Bah Humbug
I do assume they're comfortable with their default PF BB, ....
Originally Posted by
Dave Mayer
Sigh.. all current bottom brackets are press-fit. So even if you buy something threaded, the 2 cartridge bearings at the core of the BB have been press-fit into their BB shells. Even current BSA-threaded square taper bottom brackets are press-fit, as the carts are press-fit in....
If you select a frame builder with decent manufacturing tolerances, press-fit is fine for the life of the bike with zero issues, and overall it results in a lighter and stiffer solution.
Thanks, all, for all this information!