This is the Ultegra-level version of Shimano's Hollowtech II Press Fit Bottom bracket. Just about every road frame now uses some version of a press-in bottom bracket. Framebuilders who adhere to Shimano's design use a road standard that fits 86.5mm wide BB shells with a 41mm internal diameter. The Dura-Ace level BB92-41B was already updated with smaller bearings for a smoother, lower resistance within the bearing race. and now Ultegra's BB 72-41B gets the same treatment. This Press Fit design is compatible with Shimano's Hollowtech 24mm spindle road cranksets. The high pressure resin body is stiff and designed to eliminate creaking when both BB and crankset are properly installed.

The Ultegra BB 72-41B weighs just 63 grams. As with other redesigned Shimano bottom brackets, the change in bearing size and quantity was matched with new, better weather proof seals, so functionality and protection have both been improved. While there are many upgrades out there at great cost, the excellence of Shimano's engineering team ensures that dollar for value, only the Dura-Ace option is a just small cut above, to the point where you can't really tell the difference. There is no Press-Fit BB92 bottom bracket on the market for twice or three times the cost.