Whats a good lightweight BB for XT crankset?
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What acronyms do I have to look out for compatability of a lightweight BB and my XT crankset?
Also any suggestions? (I'm happy to pay upto £100 UK)
I ride XC and weight 175lbs (12.5 stone - I assume there are 16 lbs in a stone). My conversions are poor.
Also any suggestions? (I'm happy to pay upto £100 UK)
I ride XC and weight 175lbs (12.5 stone - I assume there are 16 lbs in a stone). My conversions are poor.
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If it's the octalink-version you got a problem... I've never seen another octalink bb besides Shimano and some special versions for Klein/Storck bikes without BSA.
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I would go for a light ISIS bb and cranks, e.g. FSA Carbon Pro, FRM CU, Storck Carbon or Extralite E-Bones cranks with an heylight or FRM ISIS bb OR the new Tune Big Foot with Tune Sixpack bb.
If this is all too expensive: FSA Afterburner ISIS cranks with some light crank bolts (they come with self extracting steel bolts, 40g/pair, Extralite crank bolts or similar ones are 15g/pair) ist stiffer than Shimano XT and more or less the same prize and weight (620g w/out bolts), but you can save over 100g at the bb.
If this is all too expensive: FSA Afterburner ISIS cranks with some light crank bolts (they come with self extracting steel bolts, 40g/pair, Extralite crank bolts or similar ones are 15g/pair) ist stiffer than Shimano XT and more or less the same prize and weight (620g w/out bolts), but you can save over 100g at the bb.
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Tippster wrote:Sounds like Shimano have it stitched up - MONOPOLY!!!
If I were to switch for a whole new set of both cranks and rings and BB - What would you suggest?
Haha. dont give them the dice or you will end up paying tax
Octalink? what the heck? heavy BB and not quite smooth . I just hate them. Feel like drilling them into pieces.
Crashman like crashing, feel the rythem and ride.