Fast(ish) road bike without pressfit?

[2Loose]

I am still nervous of the dreaded pressfit bottom bracket creak and am looking for a new road bike.

External threaded BB is a big factor in any choices - budget 2k ish.
I am looking looking at the Farilight Strael and Dolan Ti ADX at the upper end of my budget, but there must other bikes to consider...suggestions please.

Intent is mostly club runs and the odd commute (rucksack).

 

[vickster]

Can’t you get a conversion kit if your dream bike is PF?

 

[Cycleops]

That's right, if you run into problems down the road you can convert it if wish. A new bike will be covered by a warranty so if there is a creak the dealer is obliged to fix it.

 

[2Loose]

Thanks for that, i wasnt aware of auch things. It certainly makes me feel more comfortable choosing another PF bike. Also may be the right way to silence the mtb... thanks.

 

[cyberknight]

https://www.hargrovescycles.co.uk/praxis-bottom-bracket-converter.html

 

[2Loose]

It does seem a bit silly aiming to alter a brand new bike though. With all the literal grumbles with PF, there must be some more bikes with external bb's.

 

[vickster]

Have you looked at the Sabbaths from Spa?

 

[2Loose]

I have Vickster and nice bikes by all accounts, on my very long short list.

Surprise threaded BB -> Specialized Tarmac Disc Sport so they do exist if you look around

 

[Mo1959]

I have Vickster and nice bikes by all accounts, on my very long short list.

Surprise threaded BB -> Specialized Tarmac Disc Sport so they do exist if you look around

Think most of the Specialized road bikes have them. Shame they are a bit overpriced compared to other brands unless on sale. I do like them though.

 

[wonderloaf]

A threaded BB was also one of my main requirements and in the end plumped for a Ribble CGR Ti. I've gone for the Ultegra model with a couple of enhancements and it's cost ~£2300, but if you use their bike builder you can modify the spec to you your own price point.

https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ribble-cgr-ti/

 

[Elybazza61]

Nothing wrong with a press-fit as long as it's fitted correctly and is good quality;some fitted as standard can be a bit iffy(as can some external bb's).

 

[2Loose]

Nothing wrong with a press-fit as long as it's fitted correctly and is good quality;some fitted as standard can be a bit iffy(as can some external bb's).

Threaded is far easier to home mechanic, less easy to fatally bugger up the frame while doing so. I am pretty sure that the advantages of PF are not related to product longevity or rebuildability. As this is likely to be my last biggish spend on a bike, i want it to be fixable in 10 years time.