A good choice for anyone replacing an English-threaded, JIS square-taper bottom bracket and seeking sealed bearings with a choice of common spindle lengths.
The VP VP-BC73 is an English-threaded cartridge bottom bracket for bikes using a JIS square-taper crankset. Its sealed cartridge bearings provide a contained, low-maintenance bearing system, while the boron steel axle is built for regular cycling use.
Construction combines cold-forged, phosphated steel cups with an anodised aluminium sheath, giving the unit a sturdy, corrosion-conscious build. The model is available with 107 mm or 118 mm spindle lengths, and the listed 68 mm shell width suits frames using the corresponding English-threaded standard.
Before buying, check your frame’s bottom-bracket shell width, the crank manufacturer’s required spindle length and the thread standard. This model is also listed as suitable for 8bar SUPER and SUPER Gravel cranksets, making it a straightforward replacement when those dimensions match.
English threaded cartridge design
Fits compatible frames using the English threaded cartridge bottom-bracket standard.
JIS square taper
Designed for cranksets using the JIS taper interface.
Sealed cartridge bearings
The enclosed bearing format keeps the assembly tidy and reduces the need for routine bearing adjustment.
Boron steel axle
A robust axle material suited to dependable everyday drivetrain service.
Cold-forged steel cups
Strong cups provide a solid threaded connection within the frame shell.
Anodised aluminium sheath
The aluminium sheath helps keep the unit lightweight while its anodised finish adds surface protection.
Two spindle options
Available in 107 mm and 118 mm lengths so you can match the crankset’s required chainline and fit.
8bar compatibility
Listed as suitable for 8bar SUPER and SUPER Gravel cranksets when the required dimensions match.
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