|   Waterlogged BB shell. | NATSU
Sep 18, 2003 12:22 AM | | Hi,
I was wondering if anyone have had any problems with water not draining from their BB shells? My Yeti ARC does not have a drain hole and causes water to collect there and have caused my BB to rust.
I've changed my BB 3 times in the past 6 months because of this.
The rusty BB still works fine but don't like the idea of leaving a rusty part on my bike. Do you think it is wise to drill a small drainage hole? Would this affect the warranty on the frame?
Any ideas or experiences on this issue would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance. |
| re: Waterlogged BB shell. | Tad
Sep 18, 2003 2:42 AM | | Try preventing water from getting in, rather than letting it out. Nothing wrong with drilling a small hole, but prevention is better than a cure, as they say. Try greasing your seat post and putting an old tube around the seat collar area. Also slather grease all over the BB to prevent rusting. If it's a cartridge unit, why worry. If there are still problems, drill away. |
| Drill a hole!! Let it out {nmm} | Mike T.
Sep 18, 2003 3:08 AM | | |
| re: Waterlogged BB shell. | NATSU
Sep 18, 2003 10:43 PM | | Thanks for the advise guys!
What I've decided to do was to implement both ideas. I'm going to drill a small 1/8"hole and tap it so a small screw will fit to prevent water from getting in there but can be removed to drain water out. Also I like the idea of putting a old piece of inner tube around the seat post/seat tube to prevent water from getting in there in the first place.
Thanks again! |
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