{"id":18724,"date":"2024-11-25T18:48:46","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T18:48:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybikething.com\/home\/?post_type=product&#038;p=18724"},"modified":"2024-12-14T00:58:56","modified_gmt":"2024-12-14T00:58:56","slug":"shimano-ultegra-bb-6500-bottom-bracket-octalink-v1-english-1-37x24-118-5-68mm-shell","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/mybikething.com\/home\/product\/shimano-ultegra-bb-6500-bottom-bracket-octalink-v1-english-1-37x24-118-5-68mm-shell\/","title":{"rendered":"Shimano Ultegra BB-6500 Bottom Bracket | Octalink V1 | English 1.37&#215;24 | 118.5 &#8211; 68mm Shell"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><strong>Shimano BB-6500 Octalink V1 Bottom Bracket 68mm\/118.5mm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><strong>Notes from MyBikeThing<\/strong> The BB-6500 represents Shimano&#8217;s engineering excellence in their Octalink V1 system, featuring precision-machined aluminum cups and a chromoly spindle. What sets this apart is its sealed cartridge design that helped define the modern bottom bracket standard.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><strong>Condition<\/strong> Housing shows typical cosmetic wear with some surface marking. Bearings rotate with noticeable roughness but remain functional. All threading is clean and undamaged, lockring intact. Hey there &#8211; I&#8217;m Paul. Curious about the bearing feel or need more details? Drop me a line &#8211; always happy to chat about components and help you make the right choice. &#8220;You put in the miles, we put in the work! 30 day Guarantee, rest assured of fit, function and condition.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><strong>Workshop Wisdom<\/strong> Always check your frame&#8217;s shell width and threads before installation. Pro tip: A light coating of anti-seize on the threads prevents future seizure issues common with aluminum cups.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><strong>Tech Specs<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"-mt-1 [li&gt;&amp;]:mt-2 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Material: Aluminum cups, chromoly spindle<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Shell width: 68mm<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Spindle width: 118.5mm<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">BC: English 1.37&#215;24<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Spindle Type: Octalink V1<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Weight: 250g<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Compatibility: Shimano Octalink V1 cranks<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Included: BB unit, lockring<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Required: Installation tools (not included)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><strong>Value Assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"-mt-1 [li&gt;&amp;]:mt-2 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Market Value: $25-35<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Original Retail: $45<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><em>Have questions about bottom bracket compatibility? 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