Importance of matching BB with crankset manufacturer?
02-02-10, 01:23 PM
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Importance of matching BB with crankset manufacturer?
I'm looking at a SRAM Rival crankset, but it comes with an FSA BB. Any negative results from mixing these components (tight fit, etc) or should it work just the same as if it were GXP?
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I don't think that'll fit, but a set of GXP BB cups is only like $30.
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Aside from looking roughly similar, they are not the same dimensions and are not compatible. Actually not all FSA external bottom brackets are compatible with each other, so it's not a brand thing, it's a model thing. However, I believe that some FSA BBs are close enough to Shimano to be compatible.
Just get a GXP BB, as the above poster said, they are cheap.
Just get a GXP BB, as the above poster said, they are cheap.
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Aside from looking roughly similar, they are not the same dimensions and are not compatible. Actually not all FSA external bottom brackets are compatible with each other, so it's not a brand thing, it's a model thing. However, I believe that some FSA BBs are close enough to Shimano to be compatible.
Just get a GXP BB, as the above poster said, they are cheap.
Just get a GXP BB, as the above poster said, they are cheap.
