Shimano octalink BB

[wazzaa]

Gday farkinburners

The BB on my gf's bike is creaking up a storm and i would like to replace it.

Its a shimano octalink style on a 2010 vintage giant yukon hardtail.

My question is what would be the dimensions? Is there one that would be standard on mtbs? Measuring the unit, it appears to be ~73mm wide. Chain reaction seems to offer a variety of options:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/au/en/shimano-es51-octalink-bottom-bracket/rp-prod908

I also assume this would be the tool to remove it:
http://www.parktool.com/product/bottom-bracket-tool-bbt-22

I have crank pullers etc so all good there.

Highly annoying all the different bottom bracket standards out there.... need so many tools haha

Thanks

 

[moorey]

Check axle width. I'll have a new or near new spare, depending on width. It's on the sticker. Eg, 73x118mm

 

[hoppy2]

Also have a look at this option:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/au/en/shimano-deore-m590-9-speed-triple-chainset/rp-prod40496

It comes with a BB included, you get all new chain rings and never have to worry about creaking Octalink splines again, all for less than $40 more.

 

[moorey]

Also have a look at this option:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/au/en/shimano-deore-m590-9-speed-triple-chainset/rp-prod40496

It comes with a BB included, you get all new chain rings and never have to worry about creaking Octalink splines again, all for less than $40 more.

Edit. My bad.