Shimano
5500/5503 105 V1 Spline Octalink
Enhance your cycling experience with the Shimano 5500/5503 105 V1 Spline Octalink bottom bracket. Engineered for dependable performance and seamless power transfer, it boasts the renowned Shimano 105 quality and a secure Spline Octalink interface. This bottom bracket is designed to fit standard 68mm bottom bracket shells and is available in two common spindle lengths, 109mm and 118mm, ensuring wide compatibility with various bicycle frames. Choose the right size for an optimized and enjoyable ride.
$60.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1013
/ 2100
#1013 in Components
Price vs Category Average
-41%
Below average
Compatibility
68
/ mm Bottom Bracket Shell
Who it's for
- Enhanced Crank Stiffness
- Reliable Bearing Life
- Simple Cartridge Installation
Who should skip it
- Obsolete Standard
- Higher Weight Profile
- Limited Bearing Diameter
Key Specs
Compatibility
68mm Bottom Bracket Shell
Spindle Length Option 1
109mm
Spindle Length Option 2
118mm
Interface Type
Spline Octalink
Model Series
105 V1
Part Number
EBB5500B18
Features
- Reliable Spline Octalink interface
- Shimano 105 quality standards
- Smooth power transfer
- 68mm shell compatibility
- Two spindle length options
- Durable construction
What customers say
The Shimano 105 Octalink V1 bottom bracket earns high praise for its robust construction and dependable Shimano reliability. Users value this component as a straightforward replacement that restores smooth, efficient power transfer to older Octalink cranksets. Satisfaction centers on its durability and quiet operation, effectively resolving play and creaks found in worn units. For cyclists maintaining this specific standard, the component delivers excellent longevity and a solid feel under power. It is widely regarded as a high quality, reliable workhorse that offers outstanding performance and value for its intended application.
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