Description
Will this work?
- Octalink V2 spindle interface — fits Octalink V2 cranks only (not V1, not square taper)
- 73mm shell width (MTB)
- 113mm spindle length
- English/BSA thread — BC1.37×24 (most common MTB standard)
- Made in Japan
- Compatible cranks include Shimano XT FC-M750/M751/M752, LX FC-M571, and other Octalink V2 equipped cranksets
Condition: Excellent used condition. Spindle and cups show light use marks consistent with installation. Bearings turn smoothly with no play or roughness. Label intact and legible.
Notes from MyBikeThing: The BB-ES70 is Shimano’s Deore XT-level sealed cartridge unit — Japanese made, reliable, and still the correct replacement for a wide range of late-90s/early-2000s MTB builds running Octalink V2 cranks. Getting harder to find in good shape.
Workshop Wisdom: Octalink V1 and V2 are not interchangeable — V2 has shallower, wider splines. If your crank says “Octalink” without a version number, check the spline depth before ordering. The BB-ES70 is V2 only. Install with grease on the threads and torque to 50 Nm.
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Keywords: Shimano BB-ES70, Deore XT bottom bracket, Octalink V2, 73mm 113mm, BSA English thread, MTB bottom bracket, BC1.37×24, sealed cartridge, Japan









