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what groupset should i use for my build,

im looking at the sram x0 is the xx worth the extra, im trying to build a pretty light bike, for the cranks i can only find BB30 bottom brackets or GXP ones will they fit with a Bottom Bracket shell 73mm, English threaded?

any info would be really appreciated

cheers


 
Posted : 03/09/2013 8:55 pm
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GXP is SRAMs standard for bb. A GXP bb will fit fine into your frame. However they are considered made of cheese.

For a high end build, get a standard Hope Ceramic bb, and Hopes own GXP adapter (video of how to fit on Hope website)


 
Posted : 04/09/2013 6:36 am
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thanks ill take a look,


 
Posted : 05/09/2013 9:46 pm
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XX is functionally the same, just lighter. I'd also say more expensive to replace, not as powerful brakes, and not really worth it unless you're aiming for top position as a racer.

Spend the rest on decent wheels, or save it for something more useful.

Sensible, and almost Friday. WIN.


 
Posted : 05/09/2013 9:58 pm

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