Bottom brackets recommendations for Easton EA90 / EC90 cranks

[slowpoke]

Originally Posted by srsoltis

Questions:

1. Is the angular contact version worth the extra $$$ over the APEC 3?

2. Any recommendation on tool style? I plan to go with either Wheel’s wrench or Abbey’s socket. The socket supports a torque wrench, but the wrench looks like it would resist the temptation to slide off. Thoughts?

https://wheelsmfg.com/bb-wrench-48-5mm-44mm.html

https://www.abbeybiketools.com/colle...bsa30-16-notch

Thanks for any and all advice.

I can't speak on angular contact bearings, but regarding your second question, I'd get a socket head adapter. The regular Wheels Mfg BB tool may not be long enough to get enough leverage. With the 3/8" BB tool, you can use a breaker bar and wrench the BB cup off in a controlled manner, without needing to put all your body weight on it.

[srsoltis]

Originally Posted by slowpoke

I can't speak on angular contact bearings, but regarding your second question, I'd get a socket head adapter. The regular Wheels Mfg BB tool may not be long enough to get enough leverage. With the 3/8" BB tool, you can use a breaker bar and wrench the BB cup off in a controlled manner, without needing to put all your body weight on it.

Thanks for the suggestion! I hadn't considered leverage.

[RWL2222]

I just bought the Wheels angular contact bearings setup. For the $20+ difference in cost from the ABEC bearings, I am happy to get their best efforts for durability.

[srsoltis]

Originally Posted by RWL2222

I just bought the Wheels angular contact bearings setup. For the $20+ difference in cost from the ABEC bearings, I am happy to get their best efforts for durability.

Good point. Wheels gives the angular contact bearings five durability stars versus only three, though I'll let the price be my guide.