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Bottom Bracket Pricing

Analysis of 16,987 bottom bracket listings to determine current market value.

What you'll usually pay

$36.94 typical price
Most are between$15โ€“$120
Brand new$36.42
Used$39.99
On sale now16,987

๐Ÿ’ก Used ones cost about 10% more here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The best value is found in Shimano components and Hollowtech II spindles, both trading below the market median. Conversely, Race Face brands and ISO Square Taper spindles command a significant premium, with deltas of 71% and 57% respectively.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

Shimano 2,597 on sale$29.73 ยท 20% cheaper
73 mm 2,596 on sale$32.45 ยท 12% cheaper
Hollowtech II 1,951 on sale$32.64 ยท 12% cheaper
FSA 856 on sale$33.94 ยท 8% cheaper
Square Taper - JIS 1,527 on sale$35.09 ยท 5% cheaper

Price by shell width

61.5 mm
$15.95-57%
73 mm
$32.45-12%
68 mm
$37.95+3%
86.5 mm
$40.35+9%
70 mm
$45.94+24%
92 mm
$46+25%

Why? Prices vary by standard, with 61.5 mm being the cheapest (15.95) and 92 mm the most expensive (46).

Price by bottom bracket shell type

BB30
$37.94+3%
Press Fit BB86
$38+3%
BSA (English)
$40.2+9%
BB92
$44.1+19%
ITA (Italian)
$48+30%
Press Fit PF30
$50+35%

Why? Specialized standards like Press Fit PF30 (50) cost more than common BB30 (37.94) options.

Price by spindle type

Hollowtech II
$32.64-12%
Square Taper - JIS
$35.09-5%
GXP
$44.97+22%
Octalink V1
$55.24+50%
Square Taper - ISO
$58+57%

Why? Legacy or specialized spindles like Square Taper - ISO (58) are more expensive than Hollowtech II (32.64).

Price by brand

Shimano
$29.73-20%
FSA
$33.94-8%
SRAM
$38.72+5%
Campagnolo
$45+22%
CeramicSpeed
$44.95+22%
Race Face
$62.99+71%

Why? Premium performance brands like Race Face (62.99) are priced higher than mass-market Shimano (29.73) options.

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the typical price for a new versus used bottom bracket?

The median price for new units is 36.42, while used units have a slightly higher median of 39.99.

Which brand offers the most affordable options?

Shimano is the most affordable brand with a median price of 29.73, which is 20% below the market median.

How does the price of BSA (English) shells compare to PF30?

BSA (English) shells have a median price of 40.2, whereas Press Fit PF30 shells are more expensive at 50.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $15โ€“$120, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 7, 2026.