Road press-fit BB 86.5mm
Shimano SM-BB72-41B Press-Fit Bottom Bracket
An Ultegra-level press-fit bottom bracket for 86.5mm road frames, offering sealed, maintenance-free bearings at a mid-range price.
Highlights
Why we rate it
Sealed cups
Seals and an inner cover keep dirt and water away from the bearings.
Maintenance free
Designed to be fitted and forgotten until the bearings are due for replacement.
Mid-range value
Sits between the premium SM-BB92 and the entry BB-RS500 on price and finish.
Hollowtech II fit
Suits all Shimano 24mm road and gravel cranks in an 86.5mm shell.
Tech specs
Specification
Manufacturer specification. Details may change without notice.
Specification
- Model code
- SM-BB72-41B
- Type
- Press-fit, Hollowtech II
- Shell
- 86.5mm (BB86), 41mm bore
- Axle
- 24mm
- Cups
- Fibre-reinforced polymer with inner cover
- Compatible cranks
- FC-R9200, FC-R8100, FC-R7100, GRX Hollowtech II
- Install tool
- TL-BB12
Ordering
Available from The Cycle Collective
Available to order through The Cycle Collective in Dorking. For availability, setup or advice, call 0203 148 6764 or email hello@thecyclecollective.cc.