AssosMan

I always thought that FSA bottom brackets could be used with Shimano Cranks (I know that SRAM/Truvativ use a different standard).

But in light of things, it seems that FSA has several versions of BB's available for different cranks.

I was wondering if a BB-8200 ceramic MEGA-EXO bottom bracket that is designed for their Light cranksets could be used with Shimano or other non-Light cranksets. Does anyone know this answer or has purchased a Ceramic BB from FSA to put on their bike?

https://www.glorycycles.com/fsameexolice.html

BananaTugger

FSA Mega-EXO = Shimano Hollowtech II.

AssosMan

That's what I thought, but there are two different versions of the Mega-EXO: BB-8000 and BB-8200.

The 8200 is ceramic, but on FSA's website it says that it is only compatible with the Light versions (SL-K Light and Light) while the 8000 applies to the non-light versions?

https://road.fullspeedahead.com/fly.a...layout=product

"Fits: BB-8200 fits K-Force Light, SL-K Light, BB-8000 fits K-Force, SL-K cranksets"

BananaTugger

If it fits an FSA crank, then it'll fit a Shimano crank.

It's the same standard with the same dimensions.

There are a number of riders and teams who stick these FSA ceramic bottom brackets in their Shimano geared rigs.

AssosMan

Thanks a lot BananaTugger. I'm going to put one up for sale soon and didn't want to mislead buyers!