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Date: 29 May 2007 13:05:37
From: VeloJon
Subject: Octalink BB
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I need a new BB, Octalink V1 68x118, and there doesn't seem to be any
options except Shimano (105 and DA level only, no Ultegra at this
point). I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size,
but only see them at egregious prices. I wore out the original 105 BB
in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey. Are there
any non-Shimano versions of this thing?
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Date: 30 May 2007 05:46:19
From: Ozark Bicycle
Subject: Re: Octalink BB
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On May 30, 7:35 am, Qui si parla Campagnolo <p...@vecchios.com > wrote:
> On May 29, 3:42 pm, Ozark Bicycle
>
>
>
>
>
> <bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com> wrote:
> > On May 29, 4:27 pm, bfd <bfd...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > > On May 29, 2:12 pm, Diablo Scott <DiabloScottNOS...@terra.es> wrote:
>
> > > > VeloJon wrote:
> > > > > I need a new BB, Octalink V1 68x118, and there doesn't seem to be any
> > > > > options except Shimano (105 and DA level only, no Ultegra at this
> > > > > point). I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size,
> > > > > but only see them at egregious prices. I wore out the original 105 BB
> > > > > in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey. Are there
> > > > > any non-Shimano versions of this thing?
>
> > > > Search on BB-6503 still some around. http://tinyurl.com/yqbot7
>
> > > > There was one non-Shimano Octalink company but I think they made the
> > > > cranks only, not BBs... was probably Ritchey.
>
> > > Shimano allowed several companies to make cranks for octalink bbs like
> > > Ritchey, FSA and Sugino, to name a few. However, Shimano NEVER
> > > licensed the rights to others to make octalink bbs. Thus, you're
> > > limited to what's available:
>
> > > Sheldon has 68x118 - $70:http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/bottombrackets.html#shimano
>
> > > Any good LBS either should have it or can get it via distributor like
> > > QBP, but it ain't gonna be cheap. Good Luck!
>
> > A E Bike lists 68 x118 Octalink BBs starting at $12.99, and the BB5500
> > (105) model at $34.99
>
> >http://tinyurl.com/3afb2p
>
> The 'ES' versions are MTB specific, like for XT/LX cranks, with fatter
> splines..will not work with a 5500/6500/7700 crank.-
Yep, as noted earlier, I missed the 'V2' designation. Once again, mea
culpa.
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Date: 30 May 2007 05:37:29
From: Qui si parla Campagnolo
Subject: Re: Octalink BB
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On May 29, 6:13 pm, VeloJon <jprest...@comcast.net > wrote:
> On May 29, 5:56 pm, "Kurd" <n...@fing.way> wrote:
>
>
>
> > "Ozark Bicycle" <bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com> wrote in message
>
> >news:1180476181.400344.200050@k79g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
>
> > > On May 29, 4:53 pm, bfd <bfd...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > > > On May 29, 2:42 pm, Ozark Bicycle
>
> > > > <bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com> wrote:
> > > > > On May 29, 4:27 pm, bfd <bfd...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > > > > > On May 29, 2:12 pm, Diablo Scott <DiabloScottNOS...@terra.es> wrote:
>
> > > > > > > VeloJon wrote:
> > > > > > > > I need a new BB, Octalink V1 68x118, and there doesn't seem to
> > be any
> > > > > > > > options except Shimano (105 and DA level only, no Ultegra at
> > this
> > > > > > > > point). I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that
> > size,
> > > > > > > > but only see them at egregious prices. I wore out the original
> > 105 BB
> > > > > > > > in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey. Are
> > there
> > > > > > > > any non-Shimano versions of this thing?
>
> > > > > > > Search on BB-6503 still some around. http://tinyurl.com/yqbot7
>
> > > > > > > There was one non-Shimano Octalink company but I think they made
> > the
> > > > > > > cranks only, not BBs... was probably Ritchey.
>
> > > > > > Shimano allowed several companies to make cranks for octalink bbs
> > like
> > > > > > Ritchey, FSA and Sugino, to name a few. However, Shimano NEVER
> > > > > > licensed the rights to others to make octalink bbs. Thus, you're
> > > > > > limited to what's available:
>
> > > > > > Sheldon has 68x118 -
>
> > $70:http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/bottombrackets.html#shimano
>
> > > > > > Any good LBS either should have it or can get it via distributor
> > like
> > > > > > QBP, but it ain't gonna be cheap. Good Luck!
>
> > > > > A E Bike lists 68 x118 Octalink BBs starting at $12.99, and the BB5500
> > > > > (105) model at $34.99
>
> > > > >http://tinyurl.com/3afb2p
>
> > > > Agree. But, the OP seems to only want the Ultegra 6500 version - "I
> > > > have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size, but only see
> > > > them at egregious prices.
>
> > > Don't you think that $70 for an Ultegra is among the "egregious
> > > prices"?
>
> > > > I wore out the original 105 BB in a couple
> > > > years, and the DA version is a little pricey."
>
> > > And, I doubt a 105 is really shorter lived than an Ultegra.
>
> > > > If I was him, I stock up on the $13 model and RIDE!!!!-
>
> > > Yep, treat it like a Bic shaver.
>
> > $13 model is a V2 Octalink.
> > V2 =/= V1
>
> > Rumor has it that Shimano will only make the 5500 series.- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -
>
> Thanks to all for your help. All the suggested web sites are out of
> stock in the 68x118 size - even Sheldon. Going with the BIC shaver
> approach. Cheers, VJ
I have 6503 BBs..$70 plus shipping..
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Date: 30 May 2007 05:35:59
From: Qui si parla Campagnolo
Subject: Re: Octalink BB
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On May 29, 3:42 pm, Ozark Bicycle
<bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com > wrote:
> On May 29, 4:27 pm, bfd <bfd...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> > On May 29, 2:12 pm, Diablo Scott <DiabloScottNOS...@terra.es> wrote:
>
> > > VeloJon wrote:
> > > > I need a new BB, Octalink V1 68x118, and there doesn't seem to be any
> > > > options except Shimano (105 and DA level only, no Ultegra at this
> > > > point). I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size,
> > > > but only see them at egregious prices. I wore out the original 105 BB
> > > > in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey. Are there
> > > > any non-Shimano versions of this thing?
>
> > > Search on BB-6503 still some around. http://tinyurl.com/yqbot7
>
> > > There was one non-Shimano Octalink company but I think they made the
> > > cranks only, not BBs... was probably Ritchey.
>
> > Shimano allowed several companies to make cranks for octalink bbs like
> > Ritchey, FSA and Sugino, to name a few. However, Shimano NEVER
> > licensed the rights to others to make octalink bbs. Thus, you're
> > limited to what's available:
>
> > Sheldon has 68x118 - $70:http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/bottombrackets.html#shimano
>
> > Any good LBS either should have it or can get it via distributor like
> > QBP, but it ain't gonna be cheap. Good Luck!
>
> A E Bike lists 68 x118 Octalink BBs starting at $12.99, and the BB5500
> (105) model at $34.99
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3afb2p
The 'ES' versions are MTB specific, like for XT/LX cranks, with fatter
splines..will not work with a 5500/6500/7700 crank.
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Date: 30 May 2007 05:33:18
From: Qui si parla Campagnolo
Subject: Re: Octalink BB
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On May 29, 2:05 pm, VeloJon <jprest...@comcast.net > wrote:
> I need a new BB, Octalink V1 68x118, and there doesn't seem to be any
> options except Shimano (105 and DA level only, no Ultegra at this
> point). I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size,
> but only see them at egregious prices. I wore out the original 105 BB
> in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey. Are there
> any non-Shimano versions of this thing?
No non shimano octalink at all..never has been..what's 'egregious' to
you? The bearings in 5503 and 6503 are the same, BTW-
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Date: 29 May 2007 19:03:30
From: Ozark Bicycle
Subject: Re: Octalink BB
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On May 29, 5:56 pm, "Kurd" <n...@fing.way > wrote:
> "Ozark Bicycle" <bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1180476181.400344.200050@k79g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
>
>
>
> > On May 29, 4:53 pm, bfd <bfd...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > > On May 29, 2:42 pm, Ozark Bicycle
>
> > > <bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com> wrote:
> > > > On May 29, 4:27 pm, bfd <bfd...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > > > > On May 29, 2:12 pm, Diablo Scott <DiabloScottNOS...@terra.es> wrote:
>
> > > > > > VeloJon wrote:
> > > > > > > I need a new BB, Octalink V1 68x118, and there doesn't seem to
> be any
> > > > > > > options except Shimano (105 and DA level only, no Ultegra at
> this
> > > > > > > point). I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that
> size,
> > > > > > > but only see them at egregious prices. I wore out the original
> 105 BB
> > > > > > > in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey. Are
> there
> > > > > > > any non-Shimano versions of this thing?
>
> > > > > > Search on BB-6503 still some around. http://tinyurl.com/yqbot7
>
> > > > > > There was one non-Shimano Octalink company but I think they made
> the
> > > > > > cranks only, not BBs... was probably Ritchey.
>
> > > > > Shimano allowed several companies to make cranks for octalink bbs
> like
> > > > > Ritchey, FSA and Sugino, to name a few. However, Shimano NEVER
> > > > > licensed the rights to others to make octalink bbs. Thus, you're
> > > > > limited to what's available:
>
> > > > > Sheldon has 68x118 -
>
> $70:http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/bottombrackets.html#shimano
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > > > > Any good LBS either should have it or can get it via distributor
> like
> > > > > QBP, but it ain't gonna be cheap. Good Luck!
>
> > > > A E Bike lists 68 x118 Octalink BBs starting at $12.99, and the BB5500
> > > > (105) model at $34.99
>
> > > >http://tinyurl.com/3afb2p
>
> > > Agree. But, the OP seems to only want the Ultegra 6500 version - "I
> > > have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size, but only see
> > > them at egregious prices.
>
> > Don't you think that $70 for an Ultegra is among the "egregious
> > prices"?
>
> > > I wore out the original 105 BB in a couple
> > > years, and the DA version is a little pricey."
>
> > And, I doubt a 105 is really shorter lived than an Ultegra.
>
> > > If I was him, I stock up on the $13 model and RIDE!!!!-
>
> > Yep, treat it like a Bic shaver.
>
> $13 model is a V2 Octalink.
> V2 =/= V1
I missed that detail. Mea culpa.
>
> Rumor has it that Shimano will only make the 5500 series.-
I guess the victims of the Octalink fiasco should take what Shimano
deigns to offer and be grateful. :-(
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Date: 29 May 2007 17:13:13
From: VeloJon
Subject: Re: Octalink BB
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On May 29, 5:56 pm, "Kurd" <n...@fing.way > wrote:
> "Ozark Bicycle" <bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1180476181.400344.200050@k79g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
>
>
>
> > On May 29, 4:53 pm, bfd <bfd...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > > On May 29, 2:42 pm, Ozark Bicycle
>
> > > <bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com> wrote:
> > > > On May 29, 4:27 pm, bfd <bfd...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > > > > On May 29, 2:12 pm, Diablo Scott <DiabloScottNOS...@terra.es> wrote:
>
> > > > > > VeloJon wrote:
> > > > > > > I need a new BB, Octalink V1 68x118, and there doesn't seem to
> be any
> > > > > > > options except Shimano (105 and DA level only, no Ultegra at
> this
> > > > > > > point). I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that
> size,
> > > > > > > but only see them at egregious prices. I wore out the original
> 105 BB
> > > > > > > in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey. Are
> there
> > > > > > > any non-Shimano versions of this thing?
>
> > > > > > Search on BB-6503 still some around. http://tinyurl.com/yqbot7
>
> > > > > > There was one non-Shimano Octalink company but I think they made
> the
> > > > > > cranks only, not BBs... was probably Ritchey.
>
> > > > > Shimano allowed several companies to make cranks for octalink bbs
> like
> > > > > Ritchey, FSA and Sugino, to name a few. However, Shimano NEVER
> > > > > licensed the rights to others to make octalink bbs. Thus, you're
> > > > > limited to what's available:
>
> > > > > Sheldon has 68x118 -
>
> $70:http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/bottombrackets.html#shimano
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > > > > Any good LBS either should have it or can get it via distributor
> like
> > > > > QBP, but it ain't gonna be cheap. Good Luck!
>
> > > > A E Bike lists 68 x118 Octalink BBs starting at $12.99, and the BB5500
> > > > (105) model at $34.99
>
> > > >http://tinyurl.com/3afb2p
>
> > > Agree. But, the OP seems to only want the Ultegra 6500 version - "I
> > > have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size, but only see
> > > them at egregious prices.
>
> > Don't you think that $70 for an Ultegra is among the "egregious
> > prices"?
>
> > > I wore out the original 105 BB in a couple
> > > years, and the DA version is a little pricey."
>
> > And, I doubt a 105 is really shorter lived than an Ultegra.
>
> > > If I was him, I stock up on the $13 model and RIDE!!!!-
>
> > Yep, treat it like a Bic shaver.
>
> $13 model is a V2 Octalink.
> V2 =/= V1
>
> Rumor has it that Shimano will only make the 5500 series.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Thanks to all for your help. All the suggested web sites are out of
stock in the 68x118 size - even Sheldon. Going with the BIC shaver
approach. Cheers, VJ
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Date: 29 May 2007 15:50:25
From: Ozark Bicycle
Subject: Re: Octalink BB
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On May 29, 5:43 pm, bfd <bfd...@yahoo.com > wrote:
> On May 29, 3:03 pm, Ozark Bicycle
>
>
>
> <bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com> wrote:
> > On May 29, 4:53 pm, bfd <bfd...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > > On May 29, 2:42 pm, Ozark Bicycle
>
> > > <bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com> wrote:
> > > > On May 29, 4:27 pm, bfd <bfd...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > > > > On May 29, 2:12 pm, Diablo Scott <DiabloScottNOS...@terra.es> wrote:
>
> > > > > > VeloJon wrote:
> > > > > > > I need a new BB, Octalink V1 68x118, and there doesn't seem to be any
> > > > > > > options except Shimano (105 and DA level only, no Ultegra at this
> > > > > > > point). I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size,
> > > > > > > but only see them at egregious prices. I wore out the original 105 BB
> > > > > > > in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey. Are there
> > > > > > > any non-Shimano versions of this thing?
>
> > > > > > Search on BB-6503 still some around. http://tinyurl.com/yqbot7
>
> > > > > > There was one non-Shimano Octalink company but I think they made the
> > > > > > cranks only, not BBs... was probably Ritchey.
>
> > > > > Shimano allowed several companies to make cranks for octalink bbs like
> > > > > Ritchey, FSA and Sugino, to name a few. However, Shimano NEVER
> > > > > licensed the rights to others to make octalink bbs. Thus, you're
> > > > > limited to what's available:
>
> > > > > Sheldon has 68x118 - $70:http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/bottombrackets.html#shimano
>
> > > > > Any good LBS either should have it or can get it via distributor like
> > > > > QBP, but it ain't gonna be cheap. Good Luck!
>
> > > > A E Bike lists 68 x118 Octalink BBs starting at $12.99, and the BB5500
> > > > (105) model at $34.99
>
> > > >http://tinyurl.com/3afb2p
>
> > > Agree. But, the OP seems to only want the Ultegra 6500 version - "I
> > > have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size, but only see
> > > them at egregious prices.
>
> > Don't you think that $70 for an Ultegra is among the "egregious
> > prices"?
>
> Yup, but I wouldn't limit myself to just an ultegra bb either.
> Interestingly, AEBike lists the DA version for only $60, what a
> bargain!
$60 for a DA beats $70 for an Ultegra by quite a bit, eh?
>
> > > I wore out the original 105 BB in a couple
> > > years, and the DA version is a little pricey."
>
> > And, I doubt a 105 is really shorter lived than an Ultegra.
>
> > > If I was him, I stock up on the $13 model and RIDE!!!!-
>
> > Yep, treat it like a Bic shaver.
>
> Hey, we actually agree on a couple of things!
Probably on more than a couple.
.....but never on useless odd-sized wheels and tires as promoted by
self-serving niche marketers. ;-)
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Date: 29 May 2007 15:43:19
From: bfd
Subject: Re: Octalink BB
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On May 29, 3:03 pm, Ozark Bicycle
<bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com > wrote:
> On May 29, 4:53 pm, bfd <bfd...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On May 29, 2:42 pm, Ozark Bicycle
>
> > <bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com> wrote:
> > > On May 29, 4:27 pm, bfd <bfd...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > > > On May 29, 2:12 pm, Diablo Scott <DiabloScottNOS...@terra.es> wrote:
>
> > > > > VeloJon wrote:
> > > > > > I need a new BB, Octalink V1 68x118, and there doesn't seem to be any
> > > > > > options except Shimano (105 and DA level only, no Ultegra at this
> > > > > > point). I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size,
> > > > > > but only see them at egregious prices. I wore out the original 105 BB
> > > > > > in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey. Are there
> > > > > > any non-Shimano versions of this thing?
>
> > > > > Search on BB-6503 still some around. http://tinyurl.com/yqbot7
>
> > > > > There was one non-Shimano Octalink company but I think they made the
> > > > > cranks only, not BBs... was probably Ritchey.
>
> > > > Shimano allowed several companies to make cranks for octalink bbs like
> > > > Ritchey, FSA and Sugino, to name a few. However, Shimano NEVER
> > > > licensed the rights to others to make octalink bbs. Thus, you're
> > > > limited to what's available:
>
> > > > Sheldon has 68x118 - $70:http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/bottombrackets.html#shimano
>
> > > > Any good LBS either should have it or can get it via distributor like
> > > > QBP, but it ain't gonna be cheap. Good Luck!
>
> > > A E Bike lists 68 x118 Octalink BBs starting at $12.99, and the BB5500
> > > (105) model at $34.99
>
> > >http://tinyurl.com/3afb2p
>
> > Agree. But, the OP seems to only want the Ultegra 6500 version - "I
> > have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size, but only see
> > them at egregious prices.
>
> Don't you think that $70 for an Ultegra is among the "egregious
> prices"?
>
Yup, but I wouldn't limit myself to just an ultegra bb either.
Interestingly, AEBike lists the DA version for only $60, what a
bargain!
> > I wore out the original 105 BB in a couple
> > years, and the DA version is a little pricey."
>
> And, I doubt a 105 is really shorter lived than an Ultegra.
>
>
>
> > If I was him, I stock up on the $13 model and RIDE!!!!-
>
> Yep, treat it like a Bic shaver.
Hey, we actually agree on a couple of things!
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Date: 29 May 2007 15:03:01
From: Ozark Bicycle
Subject: Re: Octalink BB
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On May 29, 4:53 pm, bfd <bfd...@yahoo.com > wrote:
> On May 29, 2:42 pm, Ozark Bicycle
>
>
>
>
>
> <bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com> wrote:
> > On May 29, 4:27 pm, bfd <bfd...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > > On May 29, 2:12 pm, Diablo Scott <DiabloScottNOS...@terra.es> wrote:
>
> > > > VeloJon wrote:
> > > > > I need a new BB, Octalink V1 68x118, and there doesn't seem to be any
> > > > > options except Shimano (105 and DA level only, no Ultegra at this
> > > > > point). I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size,
> > > > > but only see them at egregious prices. I wore out the original 105 BB
> > > > > in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey. Are there
> > > > > any non-Shimano versions of this thing?
>
> > > > Search on BB-6503 still some around. http://tinyurl.com/yqbot7
>
> > > > There was one non-Shimano Octalink company but I think they made the
> > > > cranks only, not BBs... was probably Ritchey.
>
> > > Shimano allowed several companies to make cranks for octalink bbs like
> > > Ritchey, FSA and Sugino, to name a few. However, Shimano NEVER
> > > licensed the rights to others to make octalink bbs. Thus, you're
> > > limited to what's available:
>
> > > Sheldon has 68x118 - $70:http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/bottombrackets.html#shimano
>
> > > Any good LBS either should have it or can get it via distributor like
> > > QBP, but it ain't gonna be cheap. Good Luck!
>
> > A E Bike lists 68 x118 Octalink BBs starting at $12.99, and the BB5500
> > (105) model at $34.99
>
> >http://tinyurl.com/3afb2p
>
> Agree. But, the OP seems to only want the Ultegra 6500 version - "I
> have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size, but only see
> them at egregious prices.
Don't you think that $70 for an Ultegra is among the "egregious
prices"?
> I wore out the original 105 BB in a couple
> years, and the DA version is a little pricey."
And, I doubt a 105 is really shorter lived than an Ultegra.
>
> If I was him, I stock up on the $13 model and RIDE!!!!-
Yep, treat it like a Bic shaver.
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Date: 29 May 2007 22:56:46
From: Kurd
Subject: Re: Octalink BB
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"Ozark Bicycle" <bicycleatelier@ozarkbicycleservice.com > wrote in message
news:1180476181.400344.200050@k79g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
> On May 29, 4:53 pm, bfd <bfd...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > On May 29, 2:42 pm, Ozark Bicycle
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > <bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com> wrote:
> > > On May 29, 4:27 pm, bfd <bfd...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> > > > On May 29, 2:12 pm, Diablo Scott <DiabloScottNOS...@terra.es> wrote:
> >
> > > > > VeloJon wrote:
> > > > > > I need a new BB, Octalink V1 68x118, and there doesn't seem to
be any
> > > > > > options except Shimano (105 and DA level only, no Ultegra at
this
> > > > > > point). I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that
size,
> > > > > > but only see them at egregious prices. I wore out the original
105 BB
> > > > > > in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey. Are
there
> > > > > > any non-Shimano versions of this thing?
> >
> > > > > Search on BB-6503 still some around. http://tinyurl.com/yqbot7
> >
> > > > > There was one non-Shimano Octalink company but I think they made
the
> > > > > cranks only, not BBs... was probably Ritchey.
> >
> > > > Shimano allowed several companies to make cranks for octalink bbs
like
> > > > Ritchey, FSA and Sugino, to name a few. However, Shimano NEVER
> > > > licensed the rights to others to make octalink bbs. Thus, you're
> > > > limited to what's available:
> >
> > > > Sheldon has 68x118 -
$70:http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/bottombrackets.html#shimano
> >
> > > > Any good LBS either should have it or can get it via distributor
like
> > > > QBP, but it ain't gonna be cheap. Good Luck!
> >
> > > A E Bike lists 68 x118 Octalink BBs starting at $12.99, and the BB5500
> > > (105) model at $34.99
> >
> > >http://tinyurl.com/3afb2p
> >
> > Agree. But, the OP seems to only want the Ultegra 6500 version - "I
> > have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size, but only see
> > them at egregious prices.
>
> Don't you think that $70 for an Ultegra is among the "egregious
> prices"?
>
>
> > I wore out the original 105 BB in a couple
> > years, and the DA version is a little pricey."
>
>
>
> And, I doubt a 105 is really shorter lived than an Ultegra.
> >
> > If I was him, I stock up on the $13 model and RIDE!!!!-
>
>
> Yep, treat it like a Bic shaver.
$13 model is a V2 Octalink.
V2 =/= V1
Rumor has it that Shimano will only make the 5500 series.
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Date: 29 May 2007 14:53:44
From: bfd
Subject: Re: Octalink BB
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On May 29, 2:42 pm, Ozark Bicycle
<bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com > wrote:
> On May 29, 4:27 pm, bfd <bfd...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On May 29, 2:12 pm, Diablo Scott <DiabloScottNOS...@terra.es> wrote:
>
> > > VeloJon wrote:
> > > > I need a new BB, Octalink V1 68x118, and there doesn't seem to be any
> > > > options except Shimano (105 and DA level only, no Ultegra at this
> > > > point). I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size,
> > > > but only see them at egregious prices. I wore out the original 105 BB
> > > > in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey. Are there
> > > > any non-Shimano versions of this thing?
>
> > > Search on BB-6503 still some around. http://tinyurl.com/yqbot7
>
> > > There was one non-Shimano Octalink company but I think they made the
> > > cranks only, not BBs... was probably Ritchey.
>
> > Shimano allowed several companies to make cranks for octalink bbs like
> > Ritchey, FSA and Sugino, to name a few. However, Shimano NEVER
> > licensed the rights to others to make octalink bbs. Thus, you're
> > limited to what's available:
>
> > Sheldon has 68x118 - $70:http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/bottombrackets.html#shimano
>
> > Any good LBS either should have it or can get it via distributor like
> > QBP, but it ain't gonna be cheap. Good Luck!
>
> A E Bike lists 68 x118 Octalink BBs starting at $12.99, and the BB5500
> (105) model at $34.99
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3afb2p
Agree. But, the OP seems to only want the Ultegra 6500 version - "I
have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size, but only see
them at egregious prices. I wore out the original 105 BB in a couple
years, and the DA version is a little pricey."
If I was him, I stock up on the $13 model and RIDE!!!!
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Date: 29 May 2007 14:42:46
From: Ozark Bicycle
Subject: Re: Octalink BB
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On May 29, 4:27 pm, bfd <bfd...@yahoo.com > wrote:
> On May 29, 2:12 pm, Diablo Scott <DiabloScottNOS...@terra.es> wrote:
>
> > VeloJon wrote:
> > > I need a new BB, Octalink V1 68x118, and there doesn't seem to be any
> > > options except Shimano (105 and DA level only, no Ultegra at this
> > > point). I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size,
> > > but only see them at egregious prices. I wore out the original 105 BB
> > > in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey. Are there
> > > any non-Shimano versions of this thing?
>
> > Search on BB-6503 still some around. http://tinyurl.com/yqbot7
>
> > There was one non-Shimano Octalink company but I think they made the
> > cranks only, not BBs... was probably Ritchey.
>
> Shimano allowed several companies to make cranks for octalink bbs like
> Ritchey, FSA and Sugino, to name a few. However, Shimano NEVER
> licensed the rights to others to make octalink bbs. Thus, you're
> limited to what's available:
>
> Sheldon has 68x118 - $70:http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/bottombrackets.html#shimano
>
> Any good LBS either should have it or can get it via distributor like
> QBP, but it ain't gonna be cheap. Good Luck!
A E Bike lists 68 x118 Octalink BBs starting at $12.99, and the BB5500
(105) model at $34.99
http://tinyurl.com/3afb2p
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Date: 29 May 2007 14:27:22
From: bfd
Subject: Re: Octalink BB
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On May 29, 2:12 pm, Diablo Scott <DiabloScottNOS...@terra.es > wrote:
> VeloJon wrote:
> > I need a new BB, Octalink V1 68x118, and there doesn't seem to be any
> > options except Shimano (105 and DA level only, no Ultegra at this
> > point). I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size,
> > but only see them at egregious prices. I wore out the original 105 BB
> > in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey. Are there
> > any non-Shimano versions of this thing?
>
> Search on BB-6503 still some around. http://tinyurl.com/yqbot7
>
> There was one non-Shimano Octalink company but I think they made the
> cranks only, not BBs... was probably Ritchey.
Shimano allowed several companies to make cranks for octalink bbs like
Ritchey, FSA and Sugino, to name a few. However, Shimano NEVER
licensed the rights to others to make octalink bbs. Thus, you're
limited to what's available:
Sheldon has 68x118 - $70:
http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/bottombrackets.html#shimano
Any good LBS either should have it or can get it via distributor like
QBP, but it ain't gonna be cheap. Good Luck!
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Date: 29 May 2007 14:20:06
From: Mike Kaiser
Subject: Re: Octalink BB
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On May 29, 4:01 pm, VeloJon <jprest...@comcast.net > wrote:
> On May 29, 4:47 pm, lwedge <lwedge.2rd...@no-
>
>
>
> mx.forums.cyclingforums.com> wrote:
> > VeloJon Wrote:> I need a new BB, Octalink V1 68x118, and there doesn't seem to be any
> > > options except Shimano (105 and DA level only, no Ultegra at this
> > > point). I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size,
> > > but only see them at egregious prices. I wore out the original 105 BB
> > > in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey. Are there
> > > any non-Shimano versions of this thing?
>
> > :confused: Got 65 bucks ?
>
> >http://tinyurl.com/yt6aso=
>
> > -
>
> > --
> > lwedge
>
> wrong size - they only have 70x118, I need 68x118
How about this?
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=1050
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Date: 29 May 2007 14:12:11
From: Diablo Scott
Subject: Re: Octalink BB
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VeloJon wrote:
> I need a new BB, Octalink V1 68x118, and there doesn't seem to be any
> options except Shimano (105 and DA level only, no Ultegra at this
> point). I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size,
> but only see them at egregious prices. I wore out the original 105 BB
> in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey. Are there
> any non-Shimano versions of this thing?
>
Search on BB-6503 still some around. http://tinyurl.com/yqbot7
There was one non-Shimano Octalink company but I think they made the
cranks only, not BBs... was probably Ritchey.
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Date: 29 May 2007 14:01:17
From: VeloJon
Subject: Re: Octalink BB
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On May 29, 4:47 pm, lwedge <lwedge.2rd...@no-
mx.forums.cyclingforums.com > wrote:
> VeloJon Wrote:> I need a new BB, Octalink V1 68x118, and there doesn't seem to be any
> > options except Shimano (105 and DA level only, no Ultegra at this
> > point). I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size,
> > but only see them at egregious prices. I wore out the original 105 BB
> > in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey. Are there
> > any non-Shimano versions of this thing?
>
> :confused: Got 65 bucks ?
>
> http://tinyurl.com/yt6aso=
>
> -
>
> --
> lwedge
wrong size - they only have 70x118, I need 68x118
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Date: 30 May 2007 06:47:32
From: lwedge
Subject: Re: Octalink BB
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VeloJon Wrote:
> I need a new BB, Octalink V1 68x118, and there doesn't seem to be an
> options except Shimano (105 and DA level only, no Ultegra at thi
> point). I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that size
> but only see them at egregious prices. I wore out the original 105 B
> in a couple years, and the DA version is a little pricey. Are ther
> any non-Shimano versions of this thing?
:confused: Got 65 bucks
http://tinyurl.com/yt6aso
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lwedge
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