Shimano XT BB-MT801 MTB BSA Bottom Bracket 68/73mm

Shimano XT BB-MT801 threaded bottom bracket with BSA fitting, for mountain bikes with a 68 or 73 mm shell. Choose it if you use a Hollowtech II crankset with a 24 mm axle and want sealed bearings.

• Fits 68 and 73 mm shells, with spacers included in the package
• Sealed bearings: less maintenance when riding through mud and water
• Lightweight at just 84 g, useful if you want to reduce your bike's weight
• Suitable for cross country, trail, enduro, downhill and dirt jump
• Before ordering, check that your crankset is on the compatibility list

Technical specifications

• Type / standard: BSA 1.37x24 threaded bottom bracket, external type
• Shell width: 68 mm and 73 mm, with included spacers
• Weight: 84 g
• Materials: Steel bearings; anodised aluminium cups; aluminium centre tube
• Axle: 24 mm (Hollowtech II)
• Bearings: Sealed
• Compatibility: XT FC-M8100/M8120/M8130, FC-M8000, FC-T8000 cranksets; SLX FC-M7100/M7120/M7130; CUES FC-U8000; FC-MT700, FC-MT600
• Package contents: 1 right cup with bearings, 1 left cup with bearings, 1 centre tube, 3 spacers measuring 2.5 mm
• Tools (sold separately): TL-FC32, TL-FC36 or TL-FC33; TL-FC25 or TL-FC37
• Intended use: Cross Country, Trail, Enduro, Downhill, Dirt Jump

Founded in 1921 in Sakai, Japan, by Shozaburo Shimano, Shimano is still based in the same city today. For cyclists, it makes drivetrains, brakes, wheels, pedals and cycling shoes. Its history in bicycle components began with the production of freewheels in 1922.