Cranksets with 24 mm spindle diameter are the most versatile and, with the right BB, or adapters, can fit almost any frame. ![]() Cranksets with 30 mm wide spindles won’t fit into frames with BB86, or BB90 BBs, but with correct BB some can be made to fit into threaded frames. If changing cranksets BB30 and PF30 cranksets won’t fit frames with different BB shell standard, because their spindle will be too short.If buying a BB, make sure it fits the frame BB shell (as determined in step 1).Always check for the frame you have, or are planning to buy, what standard of BB does it’s BB shell have.There are so many (in)compatible standards and how not to get confused or get mismatching equipment? Just follow these simple steps: In terms of both BBs and cranksets, of course. What to pay attention to when buying bicycle, cranksets, or BBs? Clicking on the image opens Amazon affiliate link with a bottom bracked adapter search.Ī search of bottom bracket adapters (as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases). Praxis Works’ adapter to fit 24 mm spindle diameter cranksets in a PF30 compatible frame cartridge shell. They are usually placed directly into the frame, replacing the “standard” BB bearings. There are several adapters made by various independent manufacturers that can match certain BB standards with certain crankset standards. PF30, OSBB, BB386EVO if it matches the spindle length, BB30A if the crankset has spacers on the left sideĪlso available as threaded (British, Italian), BB30, BB30A, PF30, OSBB, BBright, PF86, PF92įits all the BBs – if the spindle length and diameter match the required for the BB used Table of crankset standards and compatible BBs (all the cranksets are compatible with the BBs of the same standard, of course, the others needing a special adapter): Crankset standard Compatibility of cranksets and different BBs ![]() Hollowtech II, BBright, OSBB, BB30 if the spindle is long enoughĪll – if the spindle length is appropriateĢ. Hollowtech II, BB386EVO, OSBB, BBright, BB30 Hollowtech II, BB386EVO, BBright, BB30 if they have spacers on the left side ![]() Square taper, ISIS, Octalink, Hollowtech II, BB386EVO The first 3 require BB cartridge of their standard to be installed. Table of BB standard and compatible cranksets of different standard (all the BBs accept the same standard cranksets, of course, others require an adapter, as is explained in chapter 3): BB standard So: Race Face X-type, FSA MegaEXO, Truvativ/SRAM Giga X Pipe (GXP), Campagnolo Ultra Torque – they are all compatible with Shimano Hollowtech II standard, so only Hollowtech II will be named in tables and remainder of the post. Note: crankset for mounting on externally screwed in bearings, with a hollow axle 24 mm in diameter, is compatible whichever manufacturer produces it. Posts that explain in detail the history and construction of each BB standard can be found here: 1 History and threaded BB standards 2 Threadless (press fit) bb standards T47 – a new threaded BB standard Which bottom brackets (BBs) can be combined with which crankset standards.īefore you start, to avoid any misunderstanding: please take the 5 minutes needed to read the compatibility articles use instructions. This post will explain bottom bracket compatibility.
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