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Has anyone found a way to easily remove dead bearings from hollowtech cups? I have heard of a tool that does it, but thought you might be able to knock them out from behind.
Why endlessly buy stuff you don't need? I don't see having 'do not disassemble' printed on a BB cup as a good reason not to - particularly when it's simple to replace the part that is worn out with a superior one. So yes, it's true, new garden variety Enduro bearings alone will cost the same as a complete Hollowtech BB (if you get one for less than $40). Also the complete BB is easier to install than replacing the bearings in the existing cups, but the replacement bearing will last a lot longer. How much longer? I don't know. I've had bearings in 2 Hollowtech BBs give up after 6-12 months. Both sets were replaced with standard Enduro bearings and are still running fine more than two years later...I think one set is closer to three years old now. On the other hand, buying a new Hollowtech BB every 6-12 months, even for $40 doesn't stack up so well.Why bother? A complete new Hollowtech BB can be had for less than $40