{"product_id":"shimano-bb-rs500-press-fit-road-bike","title":"Shimano Bottom Bracket Rs500 Press Fit Road Bike","description":"Shimano \u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003eBB-RS500 Press-Fit Bottom Bracket (Road \/ Hollowtech II)\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"280\" data-start=\"115\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"161\" data-start=\"119\"\u003eShimano RS500 (BB-RS500 \/ BB-RS500-PB)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"214\" data-start=\"167\"\u003eHollowtech II press-fit road bottom bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e used on Shimano road, gravel, and entry-to-mid drivetrain setups.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"285\" data-start=\"282\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"300\" data-section-id=\"i0zii0\" data-start=\"287\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"526\" data-start=\"301\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"357\" data-section-id=\"1jybw1z\" data-start=\"301\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"312\" data-start=\"303\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Press-fit bottom bracket (BB86 \/ 41mm shell) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"405\" data-section-id=\"v4wbv7\" data-start=\"358\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"378\" data-start=\"360\"\u003eAxle standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24mm Hollowtech II spindle \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"450\" data-section-id=\"1w23cn2\" data-start=\"406\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"416\" data-start=\"408\"\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Road, gravel, and endurance bikes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"526\" data-section-id=\"1ack4ni\" data-start=\"451\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"478\" data-start=\"453\"\u003eCompatible cranksets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shimano RS500, RS510, Tiagra, Sora, Claris, GRX \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"660\" data-start=\"528\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003eIt’s designed for bikes where the frame has a \u003cstrong data-end=\"621\" data-start=\"574\"\u003epress-fit BB shell instead of threaded cups\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"665\" data-start=\"662\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"688\" data-section-id=\"p1i4nw\" data-start=\"667\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"915\" data-start=\"689\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"737\" data-section-id=\"b5rzig\" data-start=\"689\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"706\" data-start=\"691\"\u003eShell type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Press-fit BB86 (41mm diameter) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"763\" data-section-id=\"pjf27\" data-start=\"738\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"756\" data-start=\"740\"\u003eShell width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86.5mm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"816\" data-section-id=\"6pi5cg\" data-start=\"764\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"789\" data-start=\"766\"\u003eAxle compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24mm Shimano Hollowtech II \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"864\" data-section-id=\"oeihzu\" data-start=\"817\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"832\" data-start=\"819\"\u003eBearings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sealed steel cartridge bearings \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"915\" data-section-id=\"g5nblf\" data-start=\"865\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"878\" data-start=\"867\"\u003eSystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outboard-style Hollowtech II support \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"920\" data-start=\"917\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"947\" data-section-id=\"x1om23\" data-start=\"922\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003eWhat “press-fit” means\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"984\" data-start=\"948\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003eInstead of threading in, this BB is:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1066\" data-start=\"985\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1024\" data-section-id=\"11tot80\" data-start=\"985\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003epressed directly into the frame shell \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1066\" data-section-id=\"1sznidr\" data-start=\"1025\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003eheld in place by tight interference fit \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1157\" data-start=\"1068\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003eThis reduces weight and improves frame stiffness but depends heavily on frame tolerances.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1162\" data-start=\"1159\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1190\" data-section-id=\"1qzve2z\" data-start=\"1164\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003eRide feel \u0026amp; performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1344\" data-start=\"1191\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1217\" data-section-id=\"uze1wi\" data-start=\"1191\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003eSmooth pedaling rotation \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1251\" data-section-id=\"1t1nl1t\" data-start=\"1218\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003eReliable Shimano sealing system \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1303\" data-section-id=\"rjnbpv\" data-start=\"1252\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003eLow maintenance compared to cheaper press-fit BBs \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1344\" data-section-id=\"1v92st0\" data-start=\"1304\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003eDesigned for consistent power transfer \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1349\" data-start=\"1346\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1369\" data-section-id=\"1hx3z6s\" data-start=\"1351\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003eBest suited for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1499\" data-start=\"1370\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1402\" data-section-id=\"1tn9mvi\" data-start=\"1370\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003eShimano 2-piece road cranksets \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1434\" data-section-id=\"gfnrws\" data-start=\"1403\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003eTiagra \/ Sora \/ Claris builds \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1453\" data-section-id=\"1525moo\" data-start=\"1435\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003eGRX gravel bikes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1499\" data-section-id=\"asxbso\" data-start=\"1454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003eEntry to mid-level road and endurance bikes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1504\" data-start=\"1501\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1513\" data-section-id=\"1xwciez\" data-start=\"1506\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003ePros\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1672\" data-start=\"1514\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1546\" data-section-id=\"1la30rz\" data-start=\"1514\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003eAffordable Shimano OEM quality \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1579\" data-section-id=\"1y6stnf\" data-start=\"1547\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003eReliable sealed bearing system \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1617\" data-section-id=\"a2nf4e\" data-start=\"1580\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003eGood durability for road\/gravel use \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1672\" data-section-id=\"gncg87\" data-start=\"1618\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003eWide compatibility with Shimano Hollowtech II cranks \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1677\" data-start=\"1674\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1692\" data-section-id=\"1f14pki\" data-start=\"1679\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003eTrade-offs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1861\" data-start=\"1693\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1747\" data-section-id=\"1qy3vkf\" data-start=\"1693\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003ePress-fit installation can creak if poorly installed \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1804\" data-section-id=\"1jlsexs\" data-start=\"1748\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003eBearings not as long-lasting as higher-end Shimano BBs \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1861\" data-section-id=\"tl4gj0\" data-start=\"1805\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003eRequires correct frame tolerances for best performance \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1866\" data-start=\"1863\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1882\" data-section-id=\"1msgxz8\" data-start=\"1868\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003eBottom line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2120\" data-start=\"1883\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"11\"\u003eThe Shimano BB-RS500 is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1986\" data-start=\"1909\"\u003estandard press-fit Hollowtech II bottom bracket for road and gravel bikes\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering solid reliability and smooth performance for Shimano 24mm crank systems without moving into high-end race-level components.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n","brand":"Shimano","offers":[{"title":"Default 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