probably a stupid bottom bracket question

triathlondaz
triathlondaz Posts: 282
edited July 2011 in Workshop
I have a planet x carbon and want to sell the compact FSA Gossamer chainset and fit a standard (prob ultegra) chainset. The bottom bracket is a mega exo bottom bracket and is the external bearing type (looks like the shimano ones). Do I need to change it or can I put an ultegra chainset straight on it?

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    I would change it as FSA do different BB cups for certain cranksets. while shimano just use one design,

    the shimano will "fit" but....
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  • John.T
    John.T Posts: 3,698
    You can use a BB from a FSA Gossamer with Shimano chain-sets. I have done it both ways round with no trouble. The FSA BB sealing is not so good though so be prepared to change it soon.
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