The number following "PF" indicates the I.D. of the shell in mm. So a BB92 frame's specs would be a 92mm wide shell that's 41mm in diameter. A BB121 frame's specs would be a 121mm wide shell that's 41mm in diameter. You can usually use the same bb in either frame, minus any sleeve between the bearing cups of the bb.
What is a pf92 bottom bracket?
The BBInfinite BB92 for 30mm bottom bracket module allows the efficient use of a 30mm spindle crank set such as a RaceFace Cinch, EC90, Rotor Rex, Sram/Quarq, and most others. We've eradicated the dreaded BB92 CREAKS once and for all with our revolutionary one-piece design bottom bracket module for 30mm spindles.
What is BB92?
BB92 refers to the bottom bracket shell width, specifically: 41mm BB shell diameter. bearing with a 24mm internal diameter. 24mm diameter spindle on the crank.
Are BB92 and PF92 the same?
There is no "PF92" standard. BB92, BB86, BB121=PF41 The number following "BB" indicates shell width in mm. The number following "PF" indicates the I.D. of the shell in mm. So a BB92 frame's specs would be a 92mm wide shell that's 41mm in diameter.
What is a BB30 bottom bracket?
The BB30 bottom bracket allows you to pair 30mm spindle cranks to 42mm inner diameter bottom bracket shells. Cannondale pioneered this standard along with specially-designed cranks and many have found the benefits to them. Road versions have a 68mm width, MTB has 73mm.
19 related questions foundIs BB86 the same as PF86?
BB86 and BB92 are much more commonly used, as is the identical PF86 and PF92. Shimano's naming convention for its press-fit bottom bracket parts is confusing, to say the least.
How often should bottom bracket be replaced?
First, you should know when it's best to service or clean your bottom bracket and crankset. At the very minimum, I do it about each season change, but normally more. Every three months or so I'll take the cranks out and if it's a threaded bb, I'll remove the bb and do the full service.
Can I use a 68mm bottom bracket in a 73mm shell?
You could install it, but it will shift your chainline, shift the centerline of your feet, clearance issues might arise on the non-drive side, and you might be leaving some BB shell threads exposed on the non-drive side as well.
What does BSA thread mean?
Like pedals, one side of a BSA standard bottom bracket shell is reverse (left) threaded, while both sides of an Italian standard bottom bracket shell are regularly (right) threaded.
Does bottom bracket spindle length matter?
The critical thing is your spindle length: as long as you can set up the correct chainline you will be good to go. But, again, best never to mix standards if you can at all avoid it. If you are looking to replace a cottered crank setup with a square taper setup, then look no further than a cartridge bottom bracket.
How do I know my bottom bracket size?
To find out the size of bottom bracket needed, measure the inside of the bottom bracket shell in your frame, it will be 73mm, 70mm or 68mm. Some older frames may have Italian threaded bottom brackets, instead of the more modern English.
Is BB30 the same as BB92?
Nope. The spindle on a BB30 crankset is too large (30mm) to fit through the hole in a BB92 BB shell and still have room for bearings. The spindle size on a crankset that is compatible with a BB92 is 24mm. You can go the otherway though...
How can I tell if my bottom bracket needs replacing?
To check if your BB needs replacing, drop the chain off of the smallest chainring and spin the cranks. If there's a side-to-side wobble, or feeling of grittiness, it's time for a new one.
Should I grease my bottom bracket?
In the case of the bottom bracket, you will use the grease when you install it, whether it is threaded, press fit or similar, and in the same way when you install or clean the cranks. The point of contact of the cranks with the bottom bracket should be greased too.
When I pedal my bike it makes a clicking noise?
A clicking noise is the most common sound your bike can make. It can be due to the rider pedaling fast, and the chain wants to jump up and down the rear cassette to accommodate the demands of the pedal. To identify the sound, you can slow down from pedaling and observe whether you still hear a sound.
What is the difference between BB30 and BB86?
Measure your BB shell width - BB30 shell is usually 68mm wide whilst BB86/90 is 86.5mm i.e. you may need a spindle 18.5mm longer. For press-fit BBs for 41mm dia shells and 30mm spindle, the bearings are very small so don't expect them to last very long.
Is press-fit 30 same as BB30?
A PF30 frame has a shell slightly larger than BB30 (46mm compared to 42mm). The bearings are pressed into cups which are then pressed into the frame. In the case of the PF30 systems the bearing cups rely on flanges to ensure that both cups are pressed the proper depth into the frame.
What does the 30 in BB30 refer to?
The term PF42 refers to the inside diameter of the shell. The term BB30 was an early term in the history of this standard and refers to the 30mm diameter of the spindle used at that time.
Does Shimano make a BB30 crankset?
Leave it to Wheels Manufacturing to come up with a nicely executed solution. Their BB30 Adapter for Shimano cranks makes the fitment of Shimano road cranks to BB30 frames a simple affair. The Wheels Manufacturing BB30 Adapter consists of two reducer sleeves turned down from solid blocks of Delrin.
Why does my BB30 creak?
The leading cause of BB30 bottom bracket creaking is bearing migration within the frame bb shell during use. The bearings shift around a minute amount, resulting in the dreaded creaking sounds. Typically somebody greases the bearings to fix it. This only masks the problem, or more often, exacerbates the problem.
Can I fit a BB30 bottom bracket?
BB30 fits into a 42mm shell—a shell with an internal diameter of 42mm. PF30 bearings fit into bb shells with an internal diameter of 46mm.
