Subject: Re: Shimano Splined Bottom Bracket Posted by: Vic Marilyn on December 28, 1999 at 08:43:43: In Reply to: Shimano Splined Bottom Bracket posted by Bill on December 28, 1999 at 05:37:31:

Message: >Does a Shimano splined bottom bracket need to be lubricated >at the splines before mounting the crank arms? With the >older tapered bottom brackets I know that lubrication >was not necessary, but should the new splined axles >be lubricated? According to Shimano, the new splined BBs should be greased.