I recently upgraded from a 2008 QR Lucero to a 2012 QR CD0.1. The bottom brackets, I have been told, are different; the Lucero is MegaEXO and the CD0.1 is BB30.
I have a Quarq Cinqo Saturn built on a FSA Team Issue crankset (130 bcd), which was made for a MegaEXO BB. With the help of my mechanic, we installed this crankset on the new bike with an adaptor, but the adaptor is causing a lot of noise and the crank is not turning properly for various reasons.
As a result, I want to upgrade to a BB30 crankset, and port the Quarq over to the new crankset. Some questions below - not sure if you guys have any suggestions:
I know I need another crankset with a removable spider. Does anyone have any suggestions for a carbon crankset with a removable spider that is BB30 compatible? How much should I look to spend?
Can I put the Quarq on the new crankset myself or are special tools needed?
Does the power meter need to be sent in for re-calibration?
The current crankset is 130 bcd - is it possible to take the Quarq off the current crankset and put it on a compact (110 bcd)? Or are each of the quarq spiders specific to 110 or 130 bcd exclusively?
Any, and I mean any, advice is much appreciated. I will also send a note to Quarq customer service but I’m hoping someone has some good experience with doing what I’m trying to do. Really don’t want to have to buy a new power meter, but then again I really do not want to race IM Canada with no power meter
I’m new to the Quarq game but I will try and help. I have a S975 based unit.
With the S975 being based around the S900/S950 it’s quite easy to change the crank out. It requires 3 Torx screws to be removed. I believe I read on Quarqs page that they will do this swap over from GXP to BB30 at the cost of the crank. FSA Team Issue units have a different spline and 4 Torx bolt pattern holding on the spider. Searching the FSA site I did not find a BB30 version of Team Issue.
If there is a BB30 version of the FSA Team Issue then it should be able to be transferred over so long as you have the appropriate Torx and preferably a torque wrench.
If you only change the crank and not the rings then no, it shouldn’t require re-calibration.
Spiders are either 110bcd or 130bcd - there is no changing bolt pattern. I’m in the opposite boat. I picked up a used compact Quarq and wanted a standard sized crank. Likely to install 52/36 chain rings though as a compromise and have it recalibrated. I’ve heard of 50/38 for 130BCD but never seen them personally.
I recently upgraded from a 2008 QR Lucero to a 2012 QR CD0.1. The bottom brackets, I have been told, are different; the Lucero is MegaEXO and the CD0.1 is BB30.
I have a Quarq Cinqo Saturn built on a FSA Team Issue crankset (130 bcd), which was made for a MegaEXO BB. With the help of my mechanic, we installed this crankset on the new bike with an adaptor, but the adaptor is causing a lot of noise and the crank is not turning properly for various reasons.
As a result, I want to upgrade to a BB30 crankset, and port the Quarq over to the new crankset. Some questions below - not sure if you guys have any suggestions:
I know I need another crankset with a removable spider. Does anyone have any suggestions for a carbon crankset with a removable spider that is BB30 compatible? How much should I look to spend?
Can I put the Quarq on the new crankset myself or are special tools needed?
Does the power meter need to be sent in for re-calibration?
The current crankset is 130 bcd - is it possible to take the Quarq off the current crankset and put it on a compact (110 bcd)? Or are each of the quarq spiders specific to 110 or 130 bcd exclusively?
Any, and I mean any, advice is much appreciated. I will also send a note to Quarq customer service but I’m hoping someone has some good experience with doing what I’m trying to do. Really don’t want to have to buy a new power meter, but then again I really do not want to race IM Canada with no power meter
Unfortunately you cannot put your FSA Quarq onto a BB30 crankset. Each Quarq model (FSA, SRAM, Specialized, etc) actually have a different spider/crankarm interface. FSA did not make any BB30 cranks with a removable spider with that same interface.
The only Quarq spiders that can be moved from a 24mm spindle crankset to a 30mm spindle crankset are the SRAM models. That is because the SRAM GXP and SRAM BB30 crank arms with removable spiders have the same spider/crankarm interface.
No Quarq spider can be converted from 130 BCD to 110 BCD since each of those models requires a different sized machined spider.
Likely best off selling it and buying a used BB30 Cinqo as it sounds that you want a compact crank based BB30 unit. It would be a bit of a hassle and in the end cost you a few hundred dollars, but you’ll probably spend that in trying to get the FSA unit working with adapters again. Could also sell and use an opportunity to upgrade to Elsa, Riken, or Red power meter?
Most used S975 units are fetching 900 - 1000 USD + shipping while BB30 used are around 1100 - 1300 currently on the used market. I’ve seen old stock new Cinqo’s shipped for less than 1500. So worse case you are out 400 - 600 dollars hopefully. Just a suggestion.
I’ve had great experience recently using a GXP Quarq in a Cannondale BB30 using the Wheels Mfg adapter. Super easy to install, and it spins real smooth. On a previous bike I had tried the BB30/GXP adapter sleeve that presses in in and uses an actual GXP BB. That did not work so well and did not spin smoothly. Would not recommend that route though I know others have had success
I would not hesitate to go with the Wheels Mfg setup again.
(or you could buy my Specialized BB30 Quarq that I will be selling as I am now out of commission for a while. that belongs in the other forum though!)
