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[Closed] Hope MTB bb used for road?

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Hi,
I have the above.Will a MTB cupset (hollowtech 2) go straightin a road frame? Any way of adapting it?
Thanx
Max


 
Posted : 22/09/2012 1:31 pm
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Usually has a narrower sleeve than MTB, and two thinner spacers (think they're 1.5mm).Edit 1.0mm spacers x 2.


 
Posted : 22/09/2012 2:44 pm
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The spacer tube on the road version is shorter,leave that out and it'll fit. Cups are identical. New tube is about a tenner iirc.


 
Posted : 22/09/2012 2:46 pm
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There is a Hope BB available for road/cx bikes, I have one on my CdF.
Trevor.


 
Posted : 22/09/2012 2:48 pm
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Thanx guys,I thought that was the case.Mite have a word with Hope.
Max


 
Posted : 23/09/2012 11:23 am