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Hope GXP converter

coblckcoblck Posts: 217
edited May 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi there just a quick question just fitted GXP converter to my hope BB and installed my new x0 cranks and there is approx a 2mm space at the drive side end between crank arm and bearing is this Normal ??? i read else where it is but just wonder if any you guys have got the same setup ??
Giant tcr pro ultegra
Cannondale CAADX GRX 812
Voodoo Marasa 2011

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  • bungalballsbungalballs Posts: 193
    Yep, I've got the same with a x7 crankset and hope bb+conversion. All seems fine!
  • coblckcoblck Posts: 217
    Perfect thanks bud just put my mind at rest is your BB 73mm if so did you still use spacer as well ??
    Giant tcr pro ultegra
    Cannondale CAADX GRX 812
    Voodoo Marasa 2011
  • bungalballsbungalballs Posts: 193
    Yeah mines 73mm, so just one spacer. My old bb had a spacer when I took it off so put it back on when I fitted the hope, I cycle with the mechanics from my LBS so I remember checking with them and they confirmed all ok.
  • coblckcoblck Posts: 217
    thanks bud thanks for your time
    Giant tcr pro ultegra
    Cannondale CAADX GRX 812
    Voodoo Marasa 2011
  • mmacavitymmacavity Posts: 781
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NufgDt2zwXk
  • coblckcoblck Posts: 217
    Cheers for the link bud watched it a few times now doesnt really show what i was looking for.
    Giant tcr pro ultegra
    Cannondale CAADX GRX 812
    Voodoo Marasa 2011
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