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Old 05-14-18 | 02:52 AM
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Are shimano bb compatible for FSA gossamer bb30? What bottom brackets can fit fsa gossamer.
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Old 05-14-18 | 03:36 AM
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I have a different FSA crank, and it is built to Sram standard---22-mm shaft on one side, 24-mm on the other, so I needed a BB30-Sram. Yours, specifically ... check wi the manufacturer. Should be on the FSA website somewhere, or send them an email.
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Old 05-14-18 | 07:19 AM
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OP, not exactly. You need an adapter to go from BB30 to Shimano. Your bike shop should know what you need.
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Old 05-14-18 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Angelo c
Are shimano bb compatible for FSA gossamer bb30? What bottom brackets can fit fsa gossamer.
To my knowledge, Shimano does not make a BB30 compatible bottom bracket. FSA has both bb30 and "Mega Exo". Mega Exo should be compatible with a Shimano BB, but BB30 (and BB386) absolutely will not fit.

So here's the important part.... if you're frame came with a Shimano crankset (especially if it's a press fit BB), it's entirely possible that you will not be able to install a true BB30 crankset as the spindle is too short. If the crankset is actually BB386, you *should* be able to find a compatible bottom bracket, but you still won't be able to use a Shimano.

Probably would be better to know exactly what you're trying to do here and what bike you have. Are you trying to replace a Shimano crank with a FSA, or are you trying to find a replacement BB for your Gossamer?
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To my knowledge, Shimano does not make a BB30 compatible bottom bracket. FSA has both bb30 and "Mega Exo". Mega Exo should be compatible with a Shimano BB, but BB30 (and BB386) absolutely will not fit.
My Cannondale came with a BB30 FSA crank and I had to get an adapter to convert it to Shimano as the bb was plagued by creaking.. At first I tried just using a push-on type but that did not last. I eventually converted it with a bb from praxis. I have had no issues in 3 years and no more bb-30 creaking.

Another bike I have came with a Campy tapered crank. I put external cup Ultegra bb (22mm) and am running a vintage look FSA Mega-exo crank.
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