Jobby
New Member
- Location
- Chippenham, Wiltshire
I have just had to have the BB replaced, its a Hollotech II.
It wasn't making any noises at all but as I was pedalling I could see the chain ring moving 5 mm or so in realtion to the front de-railer.
A quick call to the LBS and they replaced it within the hour....
But how long should a Hollotech II last? I bought my bike as a Christmas prezzy to me, It has been HEAVILY used (Its done 5500 miles).
The Chain and the Cassette are known quantities and are easily cleaned, lubed and checked, but the Hollotech..thats sealed...Is 5K a good life??
Wondering if I have to replace the darn things every 6 months then I might as well buy a Hollotech tool...
http://johns-cycle-diary.blogspot.com/
It wasn't making any noises at all but as I was pedalling I could see the chain ring moving 5 mm or so in realtion to the front de-railer.
A quick call to the LBS and they replaced it within the hour....
But how long should a Hollotech II last? I bought my bike as a Christmas prezzy to me, It has been HEAVILY used (Its done 5500 miles).
The Chain and the Cassette are known quantities and are easily cleaned, lubed and checked, but the Hollotech..thats sealed...Is 5K a good life??
Wondering if I have to replace the darn things every 6 months then I might as well buy a Hollotech tool...
http://johns-cycle-diary.blogspot.com/