> - Any common BB standard (threadless ones are actually fine but require a well made frame, and you’d be surprised how many expensive frames are not well made)
I confirm. High-end bicycle here, "only" 8 years old. Full carbon (frame and wheels).
Bottom bracket is now a bit noisy. I went to a shop only doing that brand and...
"Oh but it's a threadless BB, the company doesn't make that anymore. And because it's a carbon frame, it's too complicated/risky to change it. We suggest you buy a new bicycle".
That'd be on a five digits bicycle supposed to be of the absolute best quality. And, well, it definitely has one of these not well made expensive frame.
P.S: had to google the acronyms you used but I suggest everybody here to listen: GP knows what he's talking about.
AFAIK you can extract the bearings from the bottom bracket with generic tools. So they should've been at least able to regrease or replace those. You can also find custom made bottom brackets online for 2-400€ if it comes down to that. But for an 8yo model from a big manufacturer you can find mass produced ones for a reasonable price. Maybe they just really wanted you to buy a new bike from them.
I confirm. High-end bicycle here, "only" 8 years old. Full carbon (frame and wheels).
Bottom bracket is now a bit noisy. I went to a shop only doing that brand and...
"Oh but it's a threadless BB, the company doesn't make that anymore. And because it's a carbon frame, it's too complicated/risky to change it. We suggest you buy a new bicycle".
That'd be on a five digits bicycle supposed to be of the absolute best quality. And, well, it definitely has one of these not well made expensive frame.
P.S: had to google the acronyms you used but I suggest everybody here to listen: GP knows what he's talking about.