Originally Posted by
fstshrk
BB30 was a marketing ploy from Cannondale, and it took. When the industry went that way, Specialized had to follow. Shimano has no choice at this point since they don't make bikes and the whole adapter thing has become crazy. Now, Trek has a BB86.5 on their cyclocross bikes, what the heck is that?
I am glad you are happy with your choice. I am happy with mine. My next bike is going to be a custom Ti bike with an English bracket.
No Specialized didn't have to follow. Either did Trek, Scott, Look, Giant or Cervelo...lol.
I will say this. Your decision to go with a custom Ti bike fits with your allegiance to threaded BB's.
You pretty much have to go custom moving forward because threaded BB's are going the way of the 8 track.