Power2maxNA wrote:
I had a look at the bike's specs and all it really says is that it has a Shimano Press Fit...which I will assume means BB86 with a Hollowtech crank. First, if it really is a BB86 than you have a lot of choices but yes, the Type S Gossamer will work just fine with that bike provided you get a MegaExo BB for BB86. I've mentioned it before but just as a reminder...officially the Gossamer is not compatible with Shimano bottom brackets. Having said that we know that, with a little more force, you can make it work. The downside is that, when you go to remove the crank, the BB tends to self destruct. So all thing being equal I tend to recommend getting a new BB...as it stands the FSA MegaExo BB's are usually only around $40 or so, so it's not a huge expense.Does this go for BB30 as well? Just read this after having issues installing my Type S Gossamer on my BB30 frame. It ended up pushing my bearings out as I pushed the crank in. Had quite a time getting the bearings back in with the driveside bearing already on the axle of the crank.. All seems well now, but I rue the day I have to replace the bearings as I'm sure getting them off the axle is going to be hellacious.
Is an FSA stainless steel BB30 a better solution in the future?
Thanks.
ETA that my Type S is a 386evo.