Hello all. I'm fairly new to bike maintenance so looking for help. I have been reading / youtubing quite a bit but haven't been able to find the answer to the following question:
Can a 2005 Rockhopper frame handle a BB30 / PF30 bottom bracket?
Background:
I purchased this 2005 rockhopper and added a 11/36 10-speed cassette to it. I am having issues with the chain tension when switching to the two LARGEST or two SMALLEST sprockets. I wanted to switch the front crankset to a 2-sprocket setup anyway so I figured now would be a good time to do it - and hopefully it would solve my chain tension issues.
I am able to get one of these at a very reasonable price:
SRAM X7 2X10 GXP Crankset
It comes with a bottom bracket that says "BB30 / PF-30"
The specs I found for the 2005 rockhopper are:
CRANKSET
Truvativ 5-D, forged alloy, capless bolts
CHAINRINGS
42t Cr-Mo x 32t heat-treated Cr-Mo x 22t heat-treated Cr-Mo, replaceable
BOTTOM BRACKET
Truvativ,
68x118mm, square taper, sealed cartridge bearing with double crank stops
PEDALS
Alloy body, alloy cage, toe clips and straps
So, can it be done? Or am I stuck with using "Square-Taper" bottom brackets?