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I have some FSA Gossamer cranks that use a MegaExo BB at the moment - I think its the:

FSA BB-6000 - Gossamer MegaExo Bottom Bracket (68mm)

Do I have to stick with this BB or is this interchangeable? I thought about just getting some new generic bearings but the tool kit to do it is about £30 so its probably just easier if i could throw in some Superstar BB or similar if thats an option.

Im not really very knowledgeable on BB's especially not for roadbikes. A replacement ranges from £30-£50 depending on where I look.


 
Posted : 22/11/2011 4:04 pm
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Try rose bikes for Shimano BB's. Sub £20 for an ultegra. I think it would be a straight swap and make sure you grease everything up when it goes back together.


 
Posted : 22/11/2011 4:08 pm
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I went through this a few months ago changing the cranks on a 2010 Kona Sutra.

That had a a MegaExo BB which which had a 19mm internal diameter. The Shimano standard seems to be 24mm.

Ended up with new everything from Ribble.


 
Posted : 22/11/2011 4:11 pm
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Thats the kind of thing I was thinking but are FSA cranks compatible with Shimano BB's

Had this as an issue on my Five with Race Face cranks and Hope BB not being compatible.


 
Posted : 22/11/2011 4:11 pm
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Look at this FSA data sheet [url= http://www.fullspeedahead.com/storage/insidetech/items/EN_0af16828-fc4a-4b6a-84dd-e4141ddd1ba9_ZS069-MegaExo_Bottom_bracket_English_20101006_v3.pdf ]BB[/url]

The diameter of the BB seems to be written on the cup bearing ends. If it says "24mm", then the world is your oyster.


 
Posted : 22/11/2011 4:25 pm
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Or a nice Hope Road BB 🙂

CRC have an FSA sale ATM BTW if you want to stick with an FSA BB:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Brands.aspx?BrandID=141


 
Posted : 22/11/2011 4:28 pm
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Think ill just chuck a 105 one in and see. They are only £11 online.


 
Posted : 22/11/2011 4:38 pm