Replacing Shimano BB

DB100

I have a Shimano Hollowtech BB on my SC Blur. I want to replace it with something else. Will I need to replace the cranks and everything? Or is there something compatible. I am thinking of Hope.

Regards
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The Northern Monkey

asuming its hollow tech 2, you can just changer the bb.. need the correct tool to remove it though.

SpiderNdc

if shimano and hope are compatible then ye no probs but why you wont to hange for hope just for color :P xt bb are beater then hope but your call m8 .

DB100

Does the park tool advanced tool kit have the hollowtech bb tool included does anyone know?

The Northern Monkey

I have this...
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=42809

diy

I have this:
http://www.woollyhatshop.com/Shop-By-Br ... _1600.html

Which I find handy as I can use a torque wrench on it.

Anonymous

SpiderNdc wrote:

if shimano and hope are compatible then ye no probs but why you wont to hange for hope just for color :P xt bb are beater then hope but your call m8 .

Wow, intellect overload.

Yes, hope external bottom brackets are 100% compatible with Shimano external bottom brackets (for mountain bikes).
Hope BBs generally have better sealing, but whether that's worth the substantial price hike is your own choice.