SKF Bottom Bracket – ISIS – 118 mm

Tired of ISIS bottom brackets that last only a season or two? The large ISIS spindle leaves little room for the bearings, and most high-end bottom brackets use pressed-in cartridge bearings with tiny balls that wear quickly.

SKF designed their cartridge bottom bracket from the ground up to optimize strength and durability. The bearings run on races ground directly into the spindle and the shell, so SKF can use larger balls and rollers for optimum durability. For example, the non-drive-side balls measure 4.5 mm in diameter.

To keep the bearings running smoothly, SKF designed and patented multi-stage seals that retain the grease and keep out water and dirt. One model is available:

Mountain (BXC-600)

• 118 mm spindle
• Red left cup (silver cups available separately)

10 year warranty includes the bearings. Made in Germany.

Pro Tip: Do not use ‘single-hook’ wrench during installation. This crack the stainless steel cartridge. Use a multi-pronged tool like the Park BBT-18.