Will this BB fit an '06 Hardrock?

chronyx
chronyx Posts: 455
edited April 2008 in MTB buying advice
I think I need the 113mm one.

http://wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx? ... 5300005625

God how confusing is the BB market?! :?

The original one I removed is a Shimano BB-LP28

68 CH

BC 1.37x24

The review included on the page also states this is maintainable - is this a DIY job? Are the parts universal or only available from TA?

I have never replaced crank and BB assembly before so many thanks for any help with something you guys probably do in your sleep. :D
2007 Giant SCR2 - 'BFG'

Gone but not forgotten!:
2005 Specialized Hardrock Sport - 'Red Rocket'

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    what length is the current one? 113? or....

    how toos on park tools. if you have the tools then it is not to bad. if you do not have the tools just take the bike to the Local bike shop and get them to do it.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • chronyx
    chronyx Posts: 455
    Yeah it is 113 I believe. I measured axle end to axle end with a micrometer and it is 113.87 :D so close enough if that is the way to measure it?

    I wasn't very clear, I have removed the original BB and the frame is now bare, but I've never had to figure out what a suitable replacement would be etc. :D
    2007 Giant SCR2 - 'BFG'

    Gone but not forgotten!:
    2005 Specialized Hardrock Sport - 'Red Rocket'
  • liam333
    liam333 Posts: 189
    Should fit. I had an 06 hardrock and I seem to remember it being 113. Do you still have the Isoflow cranks on it, becuase they are ISIS, whereas the bb your looking at is square tapered.

    Went through three bottom brackets on that bike, they always go.javascript:emoticon(':roll:')
    My steed:
    http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/2095156/
  • chronyx
    chronyx Posts: 455
    They are Truvativ 'X-Flow' (Sounds like an old Ford) cranks and are square taper! Cheers for checking though!
    Do you know if the sprockets can be replaced individually on these cranks or do I need to buy a new set?
    2007 Giant SCR2 - 'BFG'

    Gone but not forgotten!:
    2005 Specialized Hardrock Sport - 'Red Rocket'
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    if the BCD is 104 and 64mm and the rings are bolted on then yes.

    if you know what a X-flow is i guess you know what a BCD or PCD is? (same thing just depends on where you are).
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Papa Smurf
    Papa Smurf Posts: 776
    I have a 06 hardrock and brought this:
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=2962
    Obviously it's a Splined BB but I find them to be SO much better! (You'd need compatible cranks if you got a Splined one)
    And yes I got a 69x113mm
    Specialised Hardrock
    Gt I-Drive XCR5
  • chronyx
    chronyx Posts: 455
    Thanks - I think the cranks need replacing as a whole unit anyway so no biggy :)
    2007 Giant SCR2 - 'BFG'

    Gone but not forgotten!:
    2005 Specialized Hardrock Sport - 'Red Rocket'
  • chronyx
    chronyx Posts: 455
    Hi sorry PS but did you get the E-type? Do you know what the difference is?
    2007 Giant SCR2 - 'BFG'

    Gone but not forgotten!:
    2005 Specialized Hardrock Sport - 'Red Rocket'
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    the E type allow you to use a bb mounted E type bb.

    the E type is only use with E type mechs or chain devices
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Papa Smurf
    Papa Smurf Posts: 776
    Yeah what he said... E type means nothing to me... That's the BB I got, and that's what fits.
    Specialised Hardrock
    Gt I-Drive XCR5
  • chronyx
    chronyx Posts: 455
    :D ta
    2007 Giant SCR2 - 'BFG'

    Gone but not forgotten!:
    2005 Specialized Hardrock Sport - 'Red Rocket'

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