Go Back  Bike Forums > Bike Forums > Bicycle Mechanics
Reload this Page >

Hollowtech BB Compatibility With C&V? Other "Modern" BBs?

Search
Notices
Bicycle Mechanics Broken bottom bracket? Tacoed wheel? If you're having problems with your bicycle, or just need help fixing a flat, drop in here for the latest on bicycle mechanics & bicycle maintenance.

Hollowtech BB Compatibility With C&V? Other "Modern" BBs?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-18-13 | 11:56 PM
  #1  
jyl's Avatar
jyl
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 7,643
Likes: 68
From: Portland OR

Bikes: 61 Bianchi Specialissima 71 Peugeot G50 7? P'geot PX10 74 Raleigh GranSport 75 P'geot UO8 78? Raleigh Team Pro 82 P'geot PSV 86 P'geot PX 91 Bridgestone MB0 92 B'stone XO1 97 Rans VRex 92 Cannondale R1000 94 B'stone MB5 97 Vitus 997

Hollowtech BB Compatibility With C&V? Other "Modern" BBs?

I'm looking at a used powermeter crank. It is a "Hollowtech" bottom bracket type. My knowledge of bottom brackets begins with cotters and ends with square taper. Will this crank fit in a traditional 68mm English thread bottom bracket shell?

In fact, just to save me from asking again - what are the modern, new-fangled (that is, post C&V) cranks and bottom brackets that will NOT fit in a traditional 68 mm English thread bottom bracket shell?
jyl is offline  
Reply
Old 07-19-13 | 01:03 AM
  #2  
Banned
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 43,586
Likes: 1,380
From: NW,Oregon Coast

Bikes: 8

Press fit bearings.. shell is machined then, groove for snap ring..
fietsbob is offline  
Reply
Old 07-19-13 | 07:56 AM
  #3  
TallRider's Avatar
Senior Member
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 4,472
Likes: 26
From: Berkeley, CA
as fiestbob says, oversized shell bottom brackets (I think they're mostly press-fit, but I haven't worked on them) are a different standard. But most stuff is still available for 68mm English threading.
so yes, a hollowtech thread-in will work for standard English-threaded 68mm bottom bracket. it'll look funny to some people but if your frame is good enough to warrant top new-fangled stuff, don't worry about it.
__________________
"c" is not a unit that measures tire width
TallRider is offline  
Reply
Old 07-19-13 | 10:46 AM
  #4  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 233
Likes: 2
From: Grand Rapids MN
I put a hollowtech on an old olmo and love it. I wanted newer stuff on one of my classics for when I wanna feel racey with all the gears.
triathloner is offline  
Reply
Old 07-19-13 | 11:35 AM
  #5  
TallRider's Avatar
Senior Member
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 4,472
Likes: 26
From: Berkeley, CA
[MENTION=200660]triathloner[/MENTION], I'm curious how much of a difference in stiffness you notice with the new crankset on the old frame. My sense is that most of the BB flex on older bikes comes from the frame, not from the crank and bb, but some of it is still from the crank and bb.
Sounds like the biggest difference you notice is more gears.
__________________
"c" is not a unit that measures tire width
TallRider is offline  
Reply
Old 07-19-13 | 01:41 PM
  #6  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 233
Likes: 2
From: Grand Rapids MN
I would say that it is the same either way, I didn't notice it changing, so if ther is a change it is probably small.
triathloner is offline  
Reply
Old 07-19-13 | 07:14 PM
  #7  
jyl's Avatar
jyl
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 7,643
Likes: 68
From: Portland OR

Bikes: 61 Bianchi Specialissima 71 Peugeot G50 7? P'geot PX10 74 Raleigh GranSport 75 P'geot UO8 78? Raleigh Team Pro 82 P'geot PSV 86 P'geot PX 91 Bridgestone MB0 92 B'stone XO1 97 Rans VRex 92 Cannondale R1000 94 B'stone MB5 97 Vitus 997

Ok, so I just buy the appropriate threaded cups for the Hollowtech. Thank you!
jyl is offline  
Reply
Old 07-19-13 | 07:31 PM
  #8  
TallRider's Avatar
Senior Member
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 4,472
Likes: 26
From: Berkeley, CA
yup. good luck.
__________________
"c" is not a unit that measures tire width
TallRider is offline  
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
George
Road Cycling
4
07-31-17 10:19 AM
NachosGrande
Road Cycling
2
09-27-15 02:06 PM
mdilthey
Touring
10
07-30-14 01:22 PM
shoota
Bicycle Mechanics
3
06-20-13 05:48 PM
cadenceJunkie
Bicycle Mechanics
3
10-16-12 09:22 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.