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[[Cartridge]]
[[Cartridge]]


Also known as a '''Sealed''' Bottom Bracket.
Also known as a '''Sealed''' Bottom Bracket. Identified off the bike by the roughly 1" tubing around the axle.


[[Cup & Cone/ Unsealed]]
[[Cup & Cone/ Unsealed]]


These have a lock ring and have either a threaded or cotter pin axle.
These have a lock ring and have either a [[threaded]] or [[cotter pin]] axle.


[[One Piece]]
[[One Piece]]

Revision as of 22:44, 13 July 2007

Bottom Brackets are what your crank arms attach to spin.

Types

Cartridge

Also known as a Sealed Bottom Bracket. Identified off the bike by the roughly 1" tubing around the axle.

Cup & Cone/ Unsealed

These have a lock ring and have either a threaded or cotter pin axle.

One Piece

Commonly found on inexpensive BMX bikes.

References