Lightning Carbon Crank BSA Compatible Bearings and Cups?

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Jmdesignz2
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by Jmdesignz2

Besides the factory version - are there any other Lightning Carbon Crank BSA Compatible Bearings and Cups?

I am using MTB version on 73mm BSA threaded bb

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Jmdesignz2
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by Jmdesignz2

Of course - there are loads of 30mm spindle compatible BBs

Would any of those be incompatible for any reason?

Which one is best sealed / reliable and light weight?

Jmdesignz2
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by Jmdesignz2

what about these? Feeback?
any lighter?

Aerozine BSA30 Bottom Bracket BB/for BSA frame to fit 30mm Spindle Crank/90g/Red

looking for available for USA purchase

Jmdesignz2
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by Jmdesignz2

ok doing some more research

Measured existing Lightning carbon crank cups width outside bb is 10.56mm

Raceface next SL BSA30 / Cinch bb cup width outside bb portion is 11.3mm

FYI I have circa 2011 Lightning carbon cranks with XX spider 2x10

the existing set up stick out a bit further than standard XT 2x10 cranks which mean I have to crank in the Low screw on the FS almost all the way to push the front derailleur out far enough to shift to the big ring. It works but its near the limit so I am a bit fearful that using a wider cup would not have terrible chain line.

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