What is a GXP bottom bracket

gixernick
gixernick Posts: 180
edited September 2012 in Workshop
I've bought a Giant SCR C2 fram to build a lightweight "best" bike with and according to Giants' write up that model came with a GXP Bottom Bracket. What is this and what makes of chainset can I use?

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    it is a Sram standard. so any Sram crank with GXP fitting. but if there is no BB fitted it is is not really important.

    persuning it is a standard Euro thread (and not a press fit) you can fit what ever you want. sram.shimano.campy etc.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • gixernick
    gixernick Posts: 180
    So I can swap the BB for something like Hollowtech II and go down the Shimano route?
    Thanks for the help?
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    if it is threaded,

    GXP and Shimano and Campy all use the same thread. when it is not Italian.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • gixernick
    gixernick Posts: 180
    Cheers thank you.

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