RaceFace Cinch BSA Threaded Bottom Bracket

Finally needed a replacement due to creaking and a little rough feeling. 10 years is more than enough value to get from a bottom bracket

If you’re picking this up on Amazon, you’re probably planning to install it yourself to save some cash. So here’s my advice: Make sure you’ve got the right tools—or at least the right friends who do.A couple of things to note: The two bearing ends come with a connector sleeve, but if you’re riding a 2017 Santa Cruz Hightower CC, that sleeve isn’t going to work for you. It actually increases the coefficient of friction, even if you slather on Park Tool’s blue grease and make sure you use a decent amount of Park Blue Grease.When it comes to torque, aim for 35-50Nm, depending on your weight. At 240lbs, I went with 50Nm for extra security.For the non-drive side, I ended up using one of the provided spacers. A quick tip: after installation, check your chain alignment in both the lowest and highest gears. If it’s too far off to one side, it’ll be obvious when you look down the chain—it’ll look way off-center. If you find you need that spacer, you’ll have to pull the bearings out, add the spacer inside the bearing, and then tighten it all back up. I recommend starting with the non-drive side to avoid messing with your drivetrain’s geometry.Last Tip: Remember to use anti-seize white paste on the connection point at the drive side.Also, my last BB [same model] lasted me 5+ years of decent use - the BB is pretty solid IF you install it and lube it correctly

Good cheap bottom bracket for 30mm spindle cranks.

These BB work well but they are not as durable as some more high dollar BB. They work well with the cinch system cranks and come with plenty of spacers.

I've had a few of these bottom brackets with cinch cranks. although i like the cranks raceface makes, these bottom brackets are bottom of the barrel quality. First one started making noise 300 miles in on the non drive side and then after about another 300 the noise got to a point where i had to try and repack it with grease unsuccessfully. Second one i bought ended up lasting about 4 small rides before it started creaking badly on the non drive side. I don't really know if it's a me problem, but nonetheless these bottom brackets have sucked for me personally. I am going to buy the most expensive one i can find and hope it works for more than 300 miles cause that's how this sport works.👍

Just as expected. Great value, performance and durability!

Great price, and very easy to install.

The BB was easy to install and worked well for a few months. After 6 months of use the non drive side is creaking under load.