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Rossco8854
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Fsa bb30 cranksets

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Considering upgrading my cannondale FSA Gossamer BB30 50/34 crankset and just wondering if anyone has any ideas for me?
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Upgrading for what reason? Upgrading one single component is unlikely to make any discernable difference in weight or functionality unless the part you start with is total dross.
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Stick with FSA. Their new 386 crank standard fits pretty much every BB shell out there, including your existing BB30 or PF30 shell. Means your crank will not likely become 'out-moded' in the future.
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To be fair, there's no much improvement to be done with a BB30 arrangement :(
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Rossco8854
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iandriver wrote:Upgrading for what reason? Upgrading one single component is unlikely to make any discernable difference in weight or functionality unless the part you start with is total dross.


Just find It very creaky and squeaky compared to my tiagra, I've heard the bb30 is famous for squeaking. Not really weight or performance minded.
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Valbrona wrote:Stick with FSA. Their new 386 crank standard fits pretty much every BB shell out there, including your existing BB30 or PF30 shell. Means your crank will not likely become 'out-moded' in the future.


I'll have a look, just finding the bike very creaky and squeaky, a wee bit off putting!!
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I swapped my BB30 for a Praxis sleeve and cheap Deore external BB. No squeak or grind. Solid feel and peace of mind for years.
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Rossco8854 wrote:
iandriver wrote:Upgrading for what reason? Upgrading one single component is unlikely to make any discernable difference in weight or functionality unless the part you start with is total dross.


Just find It very creaky and squeaky compared to my tiagra, I've heard the bb30 is famous for squeaking. Not really weight or performance minded.


You might instead consider a 'downgrade' to a sealed cartridge bottom bracket using a bb30 converter, if your aim is to stop the squeaking.
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Hi
Mine starting squeking after 700 miles.
Just took it apart and put a bit of grease on it...3,000 miles later still prefect.
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bg wrote:Hi
Mine starting squeking after 700 miles.
Just took it apart and put a bit of grease on it...3,000 miles later still prefect.


I'll have to give that a try thanks very much
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