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[Closed] PF30 bottom bracket conversion options

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Looking to fit a shimano crank to my specialized. Already bought the crank. The question is do i shell out £60 for a praxis works bottom bracket adapter or do i install this?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/fsa-pf30-threaded-adapter-b3167/

It's less than half the price but it's permanent which scares me a little bit.

Anyone have/know any experiences with either?


 
Posted : 10/09/2018 6:58 am
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I've had both and had no issues with neither. Praxis wins for me though as it's less determinant and the bearings are bomb proof.


 
Posted : 10/09/2018 7:07 am
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I had the FSA fitted to my old E29, it was rock solid and took Shimano threaded BBs perfectly afterwards - the perfect solution, IMO.


 
Posted : 10/09/2018 9:54 am
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https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductMobileDisplay?catalogId=10151&categoryId=165694&langId=-1&productId=952483&storeId=10001

Would this work? I have one on my Marin CX bike that has a PF30 and shimano 105 crankset


 
Posted : 10/09/2018 10:12 am
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That's great thanks for the responses gives me a bit more confidence.

Chakaping and neilsonwheels - Is the FSA converter easy to install or is it a bike shop job? Is it an absolute permanent solution or can it be knocked out again further down the line without damaging the frame?  And if it's a bike shop job will they need specific tools? I want it to be a clean and perfect installation and i'm not sure I have confidence in my LBS to deal with a very niche bottom bracket installation that could potentially damage the frame after seeing them fail to remove my stuck dropper post in quite a heavy handed way.

Jonnyboi i'm not really sure about that link you posted it says it's for Mega Exo which i'm not sure shimano is.


 
Posted : 10/09/2018 3:39 pm

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