X9 crankset

ej2320
ej2320 Posts: 1,543
edited November 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
Right.. This may seem stupid but I don't want to mess up

I've found a SRAM X9 Crankarm and Chainring set 2x10, but with no BB

1. Will that work with a Shimano front mech, and KMC 10.93 chain?
2. My bikes BB is '73mm BSA' will I be able to buy a SRAM BB to fit that or is the Shimano one compatible?

Cheers

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    it should come with a pair of cups.

    any pair of GXP cups.

    just make sure it is NOT BB30 as you will not fit it.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • ej2320
    ej2320 Posts: 1,543
    nicklouse wrote:
    it should come with a pair of cups.

    any pair of GXP cups.

    just make sure it is NOT BB30 as you will not fit it.

    It's second hand so there's no cups, it's everything except the BB

    It's this with a different size chainring and no BB
    http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/m ... tAodfgwAfw

    But it will work with a Shimano XT front mech and KMC 10.93 chain yea..?
  • ej2320
    ej2320 Posts: 1,543
    nicklouse wrote:
    it should come with a pair of cups.

    any pair of GXP cups.

    just make sure it is NOT BB30 as you will not fit it.

    Hang on.. you mean make sure the spindle is not BB30? I didn't quite understand initially
  • ej2320
    ej2320 Posts: 1,543
    Right, on other forums people said the SRAM crank set works with a Shimano XT front mech so that issue is sorted.
    I think the chain will work with a SRAM crankset and Shimano cassette

    So I just need to check the one for sale is compatible with the GXP BB that fits a 73mm BB
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    front mech and chain are not an issue.

    68mm or 73mm is not an issue other than using the correct number of spacers.

    what is an issue is if it is GXP or BB30.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • ej2320
    ej2320 Posts: 1,543
    nicklouse wrote:
    front mech and chain are not an issue.

    68mm or 73mm is not an issue other than using the correct number of spacers.

    what is an issue is if it is GXP or BB30.

    It says GXP for the crank set, so I guess it's good to go with a 73mm BB

    Thanks Nick
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    like i said 68/73 bb width is not an issue, just use one spacer on the ND side as per the fitting info.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • ej2320
    ej2320 Posts: 1,543
    Yep, bought it.. just need to get the BB

    Thanks!

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