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FSA Mega Exo ceramic bottom bracket review

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FSA Mega Exo Ceramic Bottom Bracket

BikeRadar verdict

3 out of 5 stars

"Great when new, but these are silly-expensive, vulnerable to installation damage and don’t last"

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Sat 7 Mar 2009, 4:00 pm GMTBy

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FSA were one of the first companies to introduce ceramic bearings to cycling and their Mega Exo is certainly silky smooth when new.

However, the design is vulnerable to installation crush damage, particularly with FSA cranks. With no obvious stop point on the taper you need to be very careful and check repeatedly as you tighten to ensure it still spins smoothly. 

Even carefully installed ones don’t last as long as they should, with one sample dead and another dying after seven months.

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Manufacturers description

FSA BB-9200 MegaExo Ceramic ATB Cartridge Bottom Bracket is a stiff and lightweight BB that is a great choice for XC mountain bikes.

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  • These are fantastic BB's had mine in my Bike now for nearly 3 years...... Still as smooth as the day I put it in...... Once a year take out and clean and grease that is all I do...... and yes I do ride my bike and race......

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Specification

Name:
Mega Exo Ceramic MTB
Built by:
FSA
Price:
$232.57

Weight (g):
150 g
Features:
Alloy center sleeve with double o-ring seals, External oversized ceramic cartridge bearings, Forged and CNC-machined external bearing cups, Finish: Anodized cups and sleeve
Material:
Alloy
Compatibility:
Fits: K-Force Light MTB
Thread size:
1.370"x24tpi
Fits Shell Width:
68/73mm

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