Frame with external Bearings compatible with older bb?
04-12-10 | 06:50 PM
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Frame with external Bearings compatible with older bb?
If you have an older frame w. a internal bearing bb such as octalink or iris, can I switch over to the newer external bearings and axle set up? with a crank change of course.
04-12-10 | 07:35 PM
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Yes, external cups thread in the same way as the cups and cartridges of an ISIS/Octalink bottom bracket. So as long as you match the threading (English or Italian most likely) and the shell width is correct, the change over is no problem.
04-12-10 | 08:01 PM
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04-12-10 | 08:07 PM
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As mentioned above, you can use the newer external style cranks on your frame.
One thing... its suggested that you get your bottom bracket shell faced so that the bearings are parallel to each other to lessen any chance of binding and premature bearing weak or failure.
One thing... its suggested that you get your bottom bracket shell faced so that the bearings are parallel to each other to lessen any chance of binding and premature bearing weak or failure.
04-13-10 | 07:11 AM
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