A good fit for anyone replacing a worn bottom bracket on a 68 mm English-threaded frame using a compatible JIS square-taper crankset, particularly the 8bar SUPER or SUPER Gravel cranksets.
The VP VP-BC73 is a square-taper bottom bracket designed for a 68 mm bottom-bracket shell and compatible 8bar SUPER or SUPER Gravel cranksets. Its sealed cartridge bearings keep the bearing system enclosed, making it a practical choice for a replacement or a fresh crankset installation.
The JIS taper provides the specified square-taper crank interface, while the BC 1.37” x 24T thread suits standard English-threaded frames. Check your frame shell width, crankset requirements and spindle length before ordering—getting the axle length right is important for correct crank position and chainline.
Construction centres on a boron-steel axle, cold-forged steel cups and an aluminium sheath. Phosphated cups and an anodized sheath add durable surface finishes, making the VP-BC73 a sensible option when you need a no-nonsense bottom bracket for a compatible build.
Sealed cartridge bearings
The enclosed bearing design provides a smooth, practical replacement solution for compatible cranksets.
JIS square taper
Made for cranksets using the JIS square-taper interface rather than an external or press-fit system.
Two spindle lengths
Available with 107 mm or 118 mm spindle lengths to match the specified crankset setup.
68 mm shell width
Designed for frames with a 68 mm bottom-bracket shell.
Standard English thread
Uses BC 1.37” x 24T threading for compatible threaded frames.
Boron-steel axle
A robust axle material suited to regular service and replacement use.
Durable finishes
Phosphated cups and an anodized aluminium sheath help protect the finished assembly.
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