BCM Carbon: Loose Bottom bracket

[rachitskiy]

Hi guys,

I see that this forum is quite active, wanted to ask your opinion: my mechanic found that the bottom bracket sleeve is loose on my BMC Race machine rm01. The total job at local carbon shop would run more than $1k, I can't afford it and it's too much for this old bike (though very much loved one : ) ).

Here is the video: [youtube]https://youtu.be/z2SUDZznO74[/youtube]

Any suggestions ? How non rideable is it ? What can I do for less money ?

Thanks,

Anton

[cycleruk]

Can you show a photo of the other side of the BB.?

[rachitskiy]

Hi,

right now it is assembled, so can't see much and when it is assembled - it does not move
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Sj7vmA ... sp=sharing

Sincerely,

Anton

[NickJP]

After removing cranks and bearings and cleaning the sleeve and BB shell, you could try running something like Loctite 609 bearing mount into the gap. Whether it works or not will depend on whether grease etc have already worked their way in there, and I'm not sure if Loctite primer is needed between CF and aluminium.

[fastpedaller]

Is there any warranty still active from the original purchase?

[tim-b]

Try this fix, ten years ago but probably still relevant viewtopic.php?p=737934

[Cyclothesist]

Try this fix, ten years ago but probably still relevant viewtopic.php?p=737934

Totally ingenious!!!
Well worth a go to save a fantastic frame from becoming landfill.

[rachitskiy]

Is there any warranty still active from the original purchase?

I bought it used in 2017, doubt there is any warranty

Thanks guys for the link, will check it out