Raceface next sl cranks

@lexD
@lexD Posts: 340
edited December 2014 in MTB workshop & tech
Looking at getting a set of these but apparently they need a 30mm bottom bracket which raceface do but I am not a fan and you need a specific tool to install. Hope offer a 30mm model does anybody know if the 2 are compatable?

Thanks in advance for any advice
orange five 260
Niner MCR sold
Cotic Soul duck egg blue sold and regretted
Canyon nerve xc custom sold
Orange G2 sold

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    What fitting is the frame? PF30 of BB30?

    Get the correct BB to suit.
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  • Dick Scruttock
    Dick Scruttock Posts: 2,533
    You need a BSA30 tool to install it. I have a Zipp one, Hope cranks will be 30mm based so expect a hope tool soon. I bloody love my RF chain sets. Best you can get IMHO.
  • @lexD
    @lexD Posts: 340
    nicklouse wrote:
    What fitting is the frame? PF30 of BB30?

    Get the correct BB to suit.

    Bsa 68/73
    orange five 260
    Niner MCR sold
    Cotic Soul duck egg blue sold and regretted
    Canyon nerve xc custom sold
    Orange G2 sold
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Which one? 68 or 73?
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • @lexD
    @lexD Posts: 340
    The Rookie wrote:
    Which one? 68 or 73?


    It is a 73mm rookie
    orange five 260
    Niner MCR sold
    Cotic Soul duck egg blue sold and regretted
    Canyon nerve xc custom sold
    Orange G2 sold
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    I've got some RF Turbine cinch cranks - I loathe BB30 due to the poor execution. However, BSA30 uses a conventional external bearing cup (think oversize HT2) and so you shouldn''t experience creaking. RF install tool isn't available anywhere at the moment - been waiting 5 weeks - fortunately build isn't due to complete until January
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Hope do do a BSA30 bottom bracket, it's becoming more popular now, not convinced myself, bigger ID and same OD means smaller bearings...
  • kemp_ad
    kemp_ad Posts: 24
    I've been running next SL for about a month.

    I spent ages trying to decide between this and the new xtr m9020.
    Really glad I went for the Nexts.
    Lovely construction, I ditched the standard film covers and went for some Invisiframe crank arm protection. A lot better I must say.

    I too researched them to death.
    Also contacted Hope and Raceface.
    Hope BB does fit but may need extra spacer, in the end I bite the bullet and went with a Raceface BB. Just to ease installation.
    Not has any issues so far and fitted perfectly.

    I managed to get spanner in 2 days from Hbike in Germany. Also Rotor had scanners in stock in UK.
    Specialized Stumpjumper
    Bird Zero (current build)

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