8 bikes from a single pair of cranks? They must change bike a lot!
My experience with turbines lasted about 4-5 years of moderate use (riding 2-3 hrs 1-2 times a week) before the 24mm spindle wore, so there was play even with brand new bearings.
However, a brilliant design feature was the polished edges, so that shoe wear effectively didn't show up. They still looked in fantastic condition when I stuck them in the scrap/spares box. They seem to have removed that feature now unfortunately.
As a side note, the raceface BB that came with them lasted all of 3 months of summer riding. (RRP £70) whereas the £10 Shimano BB that replaced it lasted 2 years.
Sept. 23, 2022, 12:11 a.m. - Konda
8 bikes from a single pair of cranks? They must change bike a lot! My experience with turbines lasted about 4-5 years of moderate use (riding 2-3 hrs 1-2 times a week) before the 24mm spindle wore, so there was play even with brand new bearings. However, a brilliant design feature was the polished edges, so that shoe wear effectively didn't show up. They still looked in fantastic condition when I stuck them in the scrap/spares box. They seem to have removed that feature now unfortunately. As a side note, the raceface BB that came with them lasted all of 3 months of summer riding. (RRP £70) whereas the £10 Shimano BB that replaced it lasted 2 years.