Bottom bracket for XTR950 chainset?

[Perrin21]

What is the best bottom bracket to use with this chainset? Shimano BB-M950 or alternative? I assume there is only used bbm950 so is there a better alternative for octalink V1?

 

[MRGRUMPY]

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I currently use a 105 road unit with my cranks.
I tried the 118mm axle first and it worked perfectly although the outer limit screw was just about all the way out on the front mech and so I now use the 109mm axle and it works even better.
I have the 118mm unit spare if you want it for £15 posted.

 

[DominicH83]

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I bought a Shimano 5500, seems to be the only one available new that fits.

 

[itscervo]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/absolute-Rari ... SwZJBX97V5

 

[Perrin21]

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My current BB is a 68 x 107 so don't really want to change from that length if possible by much.

 

[Perrin21]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/absolute-Raritat-Innenlager-XTR-BB-M-950-952-/201685193389?hash=item2ef55fd2ad:g:8coAAOSwZJBX97V5

That would have been perfect if a bit shorter.

 

[unkleGsif]

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I use the roadie shimano bb too (can't remember which, but it's the better one of the 2) in 109mm only kilauea (2001) with no problems at all. I used the 118mm first as well, but while it worked ok,i found the chain line was a but too far out for my liking
Cheaper than the xtr version too

G

 

[Perrin21]

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What's the difference between the XTR and the dura ace? Will the dura ace not last as long on an mtb?

 

[itscervo]

Dura ace are 109.5 mm & 118.5 mm & sealed.
XTR are 112.5mm & 116mm, 950 rebuildable, 952 sealed.

 

[RickTheUncivil]

dura ace what i got looks EXACTLY the same as the M950 what I had.
As above, servicable and if rumour is to be believed, durable too

105 is generally available and cheaper, but dura ace / xtr can be found and probably (certainly?) better

I have a 105 going spare now I dont have the cranks....