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So my cyclo-cross bike has a 68mm BB with a Sram chainset and I think a 30BB fitting.

I'd like to change the crank to get lower gearing and have a shimano 105 CX specific crank.

Do I need to change to a Hollowtech 2 bottom bracket?


 
Posted : 11/06/2020 12:12 am
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Yes


 
Posted : 11/06/2020 12:15 am
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If you just want lower gearing could you just get a wider-range cassette, or a smaller chainring at the front?


 
Posted : 11/06/2020 12:21 am
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Thanks @scotroutes

On the current chainset, there appears to be no options for a smaller chain ring due to the bcd distance


 
Posted : 11/06/2020 8:46 am
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What cassette do you currently have? Can you change to an 11-34 or 36 to give you a lower gear?


 
Posted : 11/06/2020 8:49 am