Shimano Bottom Bracket Ultegra 11-Speed Italian
What Is It?
The Shimano Ultegra 11-Speed Italian Bottom Bracket (SM-BBR60-ITA) is a premium external-threaded HOLLOWTECH II bottom bracket designed for Shimano 24 mm spindle road cranksets. It is specifically made for frames with a 70 mm Italian-threaded bottom bracket shell and is compatible with Ultegra, 105, GRX, and other Shimano HOLLOWTECH II cranksets.
The SM-BBR60 features lightweight aluminium cups, high-quality steel bearings, and improved sealing technology that delivers smoother rotation, lower friction, and excellent durability for road cycling.
Key Features
- Genuine Shimano Ultegra SM-BBR60 bottom bracket
- Designed for Italian-threaded (ITA) 70 mm bottom bracket shells
- Compatible with Shimano HOLLOWTECH II 24 mm cranksets
- Lightweight aluminium cups reduce overall weight
- Precision steel bearings for smooth, efficient pedalling
- Advanced sealing system protects against water, dirt, and contaminants
- Approximately 50% lower rotational friction than the previous SM-BB6700 model
- Approximately 15 g lighter than its predecessor
- Includes TL-FC25 adapter for installation with Shimano bottom bracket tools
Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Brand |
Shimano |
| Model |
SM-BBR60-ITA (Ultegra) |
| Product Type |
External Threaded Bottom Bracket |
| Bottom Bracket Standard |
Italian (ITA) |
| Shell Width |
70 mm |
| Thread |
Italian |
| Crank Compatibility |
Shimano HOLLOWTECH II 24 mm spindle |
| Cup Material |
Aluminium |
| Bearing Material |
Steel |
| Weight |
Approximately 77 g |
| Colour |
Black |
| Installation Tool |
Shimano TL-FC25 / TL-FC32 / TL-FC36 compatible |
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Who Is It Suitable For?
- Road cyclists
- Endurance riders
- Club riders
- Competitive racers
- Gravel riders using Shimano HOLLOWTECH II road cranksets
- Home mechanics
- Professional bicycle workshops
Who Should Use It?
- Riders with Italian-threaded (70 mm) road frames requiring a HOLLOWTECH II bottom bracket
- Cyclists replacing a worn or noisy bottom bracket
- Riders upgrading to a smoother, lower-friction bearing system
- Home mechanics servicing Shimano road cranksets
- Workshops maintaining Shimano Ultegra, 105, GRX, or compatible HOLLOWTECH II drivetrains
- Anyone using a Shimano 24 mm HOLLOWTECH II crankset on an Italian-threaded frame who wants a lightweight, durable bottom bracket offering smooth pedalling, excellent sealing, and long-lasting reliability.Ā
