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Shimano 105 5500 Octalink Bottom Brackets

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MSRP : $60.00


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Recommended for V1 spline-compatible cranksets only. Not compatible with V2 or ISIS splined systems.


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Overall Rating:3
Value Rating:3
Submitted by Andrew H a Commuter

Date Reviewed: January 1, 2012

Bottom Line:   
I don't even own an Octalink BB; however, I've read in numerous places that--contrary to the introductory note above--2 mutually incompatible Octalinks exist, V1 & V2. V1 is mostly for Road setups (105 / Ultegra / Dura-Ace) & V2 is mostly for Mountain setups (Deore). Just wanted to warn people about that. I won't say any more because I'm only getting info second-hand.

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Favorite Ride:   Cattaraugus County, NY

Purchased At:   n/a


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by kadima18 a Road Racer

Date Reviewed: June 14, 2011

Strengths:    easy to install,maintenence free,highly resistant to wear,smooth spin,longlived,excellent value

Weaknesses:    none

Bottom Line:   
I installed this bottom bracket with a 105 nine speed group on a Soma Smoothie frame('04 Reynolds 8-5-3)easton ascent II wheels.
18 lbs total weight.This rig is ridden 200 miles a week for six years.So far no noticeable wear and spins smooth six years later.

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Price Paid:    $25.00

Purchased At:   nashbar

Similar Products Used:   every other sort of bottom bracket

Bike Setup:   SH-5501 9 speed w/42-52 stronglight CT2 chainrings, DuraAce 12-23 cogset,LOOK carbon fork ,Easton Ascent II wheelset,'04 SOMA 8-5-3 Smoothie frame


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