Is it worth getting a Chris King external BB over Shimano?

**icecream** · 13-04-2012, 11:40 AM

just get the damn chris king bb!!! [shakes fist]

**horatio** · 13-04-2012, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by icecream

just get the damn chris king bb!!! [shakes fist]

Why do I manage to annoy everyone on this forum, [clicks aspirevelotech buy button]

Thanks peps!

**HeavyMetalCyclist** · 13-04-2012, 11:41 AM

It is bearings to make the cranks spin.

**horatio** · 13-04-2012, 11:42 AM

Chris King is having a bit of laugh with the price though- fucking $130.00 geeze.

Edit- damn they have a ceramic option! New dilema icecream!

**icecream** · 13-04-2012, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by horatio

Edit- damn they have a ceramic option! New dilema icecream!

ah shit.... we'll need a new thread to thrash that out.

sugarkane · 13-04-2012, 11:54 AM

Ceramics rule and if the bearings are quality ones will handle winter much better than steel bearing
And don't worry it's cheaper than a THM BB

**Aeons** · 13-04-2012, 11:56 AM

I have an uninstalled one and when I hold it I feel cool.

**Blakey** · 13-04-2012, 11:56 AM

don't bother. Not for a road bike. I got that red one hella cheap used. Ultegra cups are cheap and last long enough for you.

**horatio** · 13-04-2012, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by Blakey

don't bother. Not for a road bike. I got that red one hella cheap used. Ultegra cups are cheap and last long enough for you.

Ah the voice of reason. Thank Blakey.
Just wanna keep up with the Blakey-Jonses

**jaseyjase** · 13-04-2012, 12:00 PM

i usually flip a coin on such important dilemmas..either its buy or not buy.

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