How fussy/temperamental is the pf30a bottom bracket?

[glowder]

I'm considering upgrading my 2012 Cannondale Evo HM to a 2016 Evo. After 25,000km+ my old Evo still rides beautifully, and the bottom bracket has been dead silent and running perfectly ever since I put in a Chris King bb a few years ago. I'd like to try out the new Evo, but the prospect of having bottom bracket trouble/noise is very unappealing. Any input would be helpful.

 

[Giuseppe Magnetico]

I use King and Wheels Manufacturing bb's, PF30 and BB86. No noises here. King worked for you famously up to this point so I think you just answered your own question. General rule of thumb is to never use those junk plastic cup bb's from Shimano or Sram and you'll be fine.

 

[veganrob]

Usually the BB shells for PF 30 are not very round. Then when you press in the plastic/nylon BB cups they will distort the bearings and cause them to grind.