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[Closed] CAAD4 road frame, What bottom backet size?

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I need to order a new bottom bracket to go in the above frame. Anyone know what the size is? (length, diameter, spindle length)

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Posted : 20/01/2010 10:44 am
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68mm shell but what chainset you fitting?


 
Posted : 20/01/2010 10:48 am
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Shimano 105 triple


 
Posted : 20/01/2010 11:19 am
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Square taper, Octalink or Hollowtech II chainset?


 
Posted : 20/01/2010 11:31 am
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Octalink


 
Posted : 20/01/2010 11:48 am
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118mm axle length. In 105 octalink there were two lengths, 109.5mm for doubles and 118mm for triples.


 
Posted : 20/01/2010 11:49 am
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So I can order this on

[url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=2337 ]http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=2337[/url]

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Posted : 20/01/2010 12:15 pm
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Nope that won't work as that is an MTB spline. You need a BB5500 which is a road spline BB.

[url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=906 ]BB5500 here[/url] but at the moment CRC are out of the size you need.


 
Posted : 20/01/2010 12:23 pm
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oh bums

- Thanks v.much for your help

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Posted : 20/01/2010 12:43 pm
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Just got from Wiggle, £18,

thanks again

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Posted : 20/01/2010 12:55 pm
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No problem, happy to help.


 
Posted : 20/01/2010 12:56 pm