The cleanup of the SRAM Red groupset from my racing bike continues; this time 2 times of concern.
When I disassembled the non-drive side bottom bracket and started to clean under the seals I found one side nice and clean and the other chocolate brown. For bearings, this is never a good sign. Giving the bearing a spin it felt rough and crunchy a sign that significant galling had taken place. These are sealed pressed in ceramic bearings so not too much that I can do, although I will make an attempt at removing them to see if I can rebuild the BB instead of throwing it out.
Next up, the chainrings. Inner was fine, the outer, not so much; one small and one large shear/gouge in the ring. I know for sure it isn't a shift ramp as it is sharp and there is clear deformation of the chainring around the shear.Is the crankset rideable with a bad bottom bracket and busted chainring? Yes, but this is definitely not ideal.
