How long should a GXP bottom bracket last?

How long should a GXP bottom bracket last?

It probably won’t make much difference though, as I’ve dismantled a couple of ronnied Truvativ BBs and have found that the bearings cosmetcially look fine, so it’s not rust that’s causing the problems in my particular case. Oh and nine months for a GXP BB used only in dry weather is about the best you can expect.

What side do bottom bracket spacers go on?

For a bottom bracket shell width of 89.5mm, insert the 2.5mm spacer into the right hand side (between the frame and the right hand adapter). Use the inner cover. bottom bracket shell, it should be installed with the inner cover sleeve to prevent possible contamination.

What is a GXP crank?

Sram GXP is a very popular crankset standard used by SRAM. It offers an industrial based bearing arrangement and was touted as having the lowest weight and rolling resistance of any crankset bottom bracket standard.

Will GXP fit BB30?

A GXP bottom bracket will not work on a BB30 frame or any incompatible parts. “GXP” stands for “Giga X Pipe,” while “BB30” is short for “Bottom Bracket.” The “30” indicates the 30-millimeter diameter of the bottom bracket and spindle. SRAM Apex and Red BB are also compatible with this system.

What is the standard bottom bracket size for a GxP bike?

BB386EVO (86.5mm) Note: If you have any questions, or need help identifying your GXP bike bottom bracket standard, please call our Customer Service line: 866.865.3335. Or email us: [email protected]

What spacers do I need to install on the bottom bracket?

You don’t need to install any spacers onto the bottom bracket if you have a 73mm shell. You’ll need to use both the provided 2.5mm spacers for a 68mm shell, placing one on either side of the bottom bracket.

What size bottom bracket do I need for my bike?

If you need to use a bottom bracket mounted chain guide or derailleur, then you’ll also need to remove the innermost 2.5mm spacer on the drive side – so a 68mm or 83mm shell will have one drive side spacer and one non-drive side spacer, while a 73mm shell will need no spacers at all. For SRAM GXP 73mm bottom brackets

How do I use the bottom bracket tool?

See Bottom Bracket Tool Selection: Threaded and Thread-Together to determine the correct tool. Insert the tool fully and remove the non-drive (left-side) cup by turning counterclockwise, holding the tool firmly to the cup. Remove any internal sleeve.