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Can a BB30 PF30 crankset be used with any frame that doesn't have a BB30 bb shell.

I am a bit lost when it comes to BBs etc.

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Posted : 14/10/2014 8:22 pm
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No BB30 is bigger than most other types sp would not be able to adapt it.


 
Posted : 14/10/2014 9:29 pm
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That was the conclusion I came to... thanks.


 
Posted : 14/10/2014 9:33 pm
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Yes-depending on the BB.
Hope make a BB for a threaded frame that'll accept a 30mm axle.


 
Posted : 14/10/2014 9:38 pm
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Goldenwonder - I have searched for it but can't find anything, any chance of a link.

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Posted : 14/10/2014 10:28 pm
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A normal bb30 crank won't fit the threaded 30mm cups as they're too short, bb386 and bbright cranks will fit as will some SRAM cranks as they're longer and come with a spacer to fit bb30
BB30 bottom bracket shells are 68mm for road and 73mm for mtb, the same as for threaded but the bearings are internal, thus using a shorter axle for the crank
PF30 only differs from bb30 in the cups, the cranks are the same


 
Posted : 15/10/2014 12:25 am
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Enduro make some bearings for a std sized press fit shell with a 30mm ID with a flange on the outer race that press into the frame instead of the plastic cups, I used them on my Giant to run an E13 bb30 chainset.


 
Posted : 15/10/2014 6:12 am
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We spoke to Hope last week & they do a conversion to allow BB30 cranks to work in their cups by swapping the bearings-We're fitting them this week all being well.


 
Posted : 15/10/2014 6:30 am
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Raceface also do a BB that will take a BB30 axle in a 68/73 BSA housing, for the right length crank.


 
Posted : 15/10/2014 6:57 am
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E13 also do one that fits a standard press fit frame, forgot about that one.


 
Posted : 15/10/2014 7:46 pm
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I have a standard threaded 73mm equipped bike but have been given a set of Sram PF30 11 speed cranks. I would love to use them hence the question.

Gotta love all the different bb options etc... but I guess that is progress.

Thanks for all the help and suggestions.


 
Posted : 15/10/2014 9:37 pm

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