Outboard BB Types

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Outboard BB Types
SRAM Step 01: grease the threads
Step 02: greasing the cups
Step 03: tightening the cups
Step 04: clean off the grease
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BB is a common acronym for a Bottom Bracket.

Task Summary

Once you have removed the cranks for your outboard BB unit, you can then replace the bearing cups. Generally, you will not need to replace the crank arms (which include the spindle on this type of BB).There are three main types of outboard BB manufacturer:

SRAM

Shimano Hollowtech II

Refer to manufacturer instructions

Campagnolo

Refer to manufacturer instructions

Tools

SRAM

GreaseBB_Spanners

 

 

 

 

Shimano Hollowtech II

Refer to manufacturer instructions

Campagnolo

Refer to manufacturer instructions



 

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