Bottom bracket specs!
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Bottom bracket specs!
The specs for my frame state only: B.Bracket: EN BB68
I understand that is the standard English BB.
Will this bottom bracket fit: BB 68 X 115.5mm?
What does the 115.5mm stand for?
I understand that is the standard English BB.
Will this bottom bracket fit: BB 68 X 115.5mm?
What does the 115.5mm stand for?
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That's the length of the BB spindle. You need this to correctly match your crankset for proper chainline.
So, choosing a BB is two parts. The threading (and width) of the BB cartridge needs to match that of your frame's shell. Then the spindle length and type of interface must be compatible with your crankset.
If you're replacing a worn BB, measure it (or look for the markings) to determine the correct spindle length.
So, choosing a BB is two parts. The threading (and width) of the BB cartridge needs to match that of your frame's shell. Then the spindle length and type of interface must be compatible with your crankset.
If you're replacing a worn BB, measure it (or look for the markings) to determine the correct spindle length.
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It is for a new frame, and I am looking at this Ebay buy: https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...:B:WNA:US:1123
So what you are saying means the square tapers of this BB (spindle?) have a width of 115.5mm.
Is that a good width for a Compact Campy crank of some sort?
So what you are saying means the square tapers of this BB (spindle?) have a width of 115.5mm.
Is that a good width for a Compact Campy crank of some sort?
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This one https://www.ebay.com/itm/SRAM-TRUVATI...95990176507427
on the other hand has nothing sticking out like the square taper of the above Veloce!
on the other hand has nothing sticking out like the square taper of the above Veloce!
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Approaching it the other way round and buying the crank set first, what BB do I need then?
This is what I am looking at: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Campagnolo-R...49305255951469
This is what I am looking at: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Campagnolo-R...49305255951469
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Those eBay items you linked to are actually three very different Bottom Bracket / Crank systems, and their components are not interchangeable / compatible with each other.
The Campy Veloce bottom bracket you linked to is an internal bottom bracket and intended for use with three-piece cranks. The bearings are inside the the BB's central housing that sits inside the bike frame's BB shell.
The SRAM GXP bottom bracket you linked to is an external-bearing bottom bracket, where the bearings are outside of the bike frame's BB shell. It will only work with SRAM/Truvative/Bontrager 2-piece stepped-spindle road cranksets.
The Campy Record 11 crankset you linked to is also an external-bearing 2-piece system I believe. It will only work with Campy external bottom bracket cups like these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...M0EYG255WH89BV
So remember you are not only buying a bottom bracket-- You are buying into a particular BB / Crank system.
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To use BB30 bottom brackets and cranks, one needs a frame built with a BB30 bottom bracket shell. It will not work with a frame with English-threaded 68mm BB shell.
Those eBay items you linked to are actually three very different Bottom Bracket / Crank systems, and their components are not interchangeable / compatible with each other.
The Campy Veloce bottom bracket you linked to is an internal bottom bracket and intended for use with three-piece cranks. The bearings are inside the the BB's central housing that sits inside the bike frame's BB shell.
The SRAM GXP bottom bracket you linked to is an external-bearing bottom bracket, where the bearings are outside of the bike frame's BB shell. It will only work with SRAM/Truvative/Bontrager 2-piece stepped-spindle road cranksets.
The Campy Record 11 crankset you linked to is also an external-bearing 2-piece system I believe. It will only work with Campy external bottom bracket cups like these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...M0EYG255WH89BV
So remember you are not only buying a bottom bracket-- You are buying into a particular BB / Crank system.
Those eBay items you linked to are actually three very different Bottom Bracket / Crank systems, and their components are not interchangeable / compatible with each other.
The Campy Veloce bottom bracket you linked to is an internal bottom bracket and intended for use with three-piece cranks. The bearings are inside the the BB's central housing that sits inside the bike frame's BB shell.
The SRAM GXP bottom bracket you linked to is an external-bearing bottom bracket, where the bearings are outside of the bike frame's BB shell. It will only work with SRAM/Truvative/Bontrager 2-piece stepped-spindle road cranksets.
The Campy Record 11 crankset you linked to is also an external-bearing 2-piece system I believe. It will only work with Campy external bottom bracket cups like these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...M0EYG255WH89BV
So remember you are not only buying a bottom bracket-- You are buying into a particular BB / Crank system.
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