Bottom bracket compatibility?

Stu 74
Stu 74 Posts: 463
edited June 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi,

Am considering buying a bike which comes with an FSA Mega Exo crankset and integrated bottom bracket. The question is will I be able to replace this, with say a Shimano Saint or XT Hollowtech 2 crankset with integrated bottom bracket, without having to mess about with the BB shell on the frame?i.e will the threads be the same on both BBs?

Both are external bearing type bottom brackets and the FSA website says that their BB has an english thread but not sure about the Shimano one.

Cheers

Stu

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    English is standard.

    so no probs.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • Stu 74
    Stu 74 Posts: 463
    Cheers for the quick response Nicklouse, appreciated!

    Stu