Is BB30 and PF30 the same?

A PF30 frame has a shell slightly larger than BB30 (46mm compared to 42mm). The bearings are pressed into cups which are then pressed into the frame. In the case of the PF30 systems the bearing cups rely on flanges to ensure that both cups are pressed the proper depth into the frame.

Is PF30 compatible with BB30?

DUB is compatible with BSA threaded, PF86, PF92, BB30 (73mm shell) and PF30 (73mm shell) bottom brackets and cranksets are completely interchangeable between the different standards.

Is PF30 better than BB30?

PF30 was developed to work in carbon fiber BB shells better than BB30, but use the same oversized, lightweight spindled cranks. It’s some BB30 size bearing housed in a protective nylon sleave that decreases the amount of force needed to press and hold the BB.

Is PF30 the same as BB92?

Short version is NO. Standard press-fit (AKA BB92) has a 41mm (or occasionally 42mm) bore and 92mm wide shell, PF30, which is a variation on BB30 has a 46mm bore, plus a shorter shell.

What cranks are compatible with PF30?

The PF30-SHIM adapts 24mm Spindle Cranks (Shimano, FSA, etc.) to work on Pressfit 30 frames. Simply tap the adapters into the 6806 bearing in the BB shell, install the spindle and cranks.

What cranks fit PF30?

How do I know if my crank is compatible?

In most cases three-and two-piece cranksets are compatible with the same bottom brackets so long as the axle is the same diameter. They are commonly used in conjunction with the mid-style bottom bracket standard. One-piece: This is where the axle and crank arms are a single piece of steel.

Is BB30 the same as BB92?

Nope. The spindle on a BB30 crankset is too large (30mm) to fit through the hole in a BB92 BB shell and still have room for bearings. The spindle size on a crankset that is compatible with a BB92 is 24mm. You can go the otherway though…

Is BB92 a pressfit?

Description. With a more precise, durable and stable press-fit than moulded plastic components can provide, the BB92 is lighter than traditional thread-in style bottom brackets.

Is BB30 compatible with Shimano?

Our Shimano BB30/PF30 68mm ROAD BB. It is compatible with Shimano™ Hollowtech II cranks. High-grade Enduro 2437 steel bearings are fully sealed and are a fantastic replacement BB for your Shimano™ drivetrain.

What’s the difference between PF30 and BB30?

PF30 was developed to work in carbon fiber BB shells better than BB30, but use the same oversized, lightweight spindled cranks. It’s some BB30 size bearing housed in a protective nylon sleave that decreases the amount of force needed to press and hold the BB.

What is the difference between bb30a and bb30a83?

In 2017 the new SuperX cyclo cross bike came out with BB30A83: same as BB30A except at 83mm width instead of 73mm. You will also find this standard on the Topstone Carbon frames.

What is a PF30 bottom bracket?

A pf30 bottom bracket was a welcome development to the BB30 standard. If you’ve got one, it’s well worth learning how to remove and replace it, or master re-installation if you are in trouble-shooting mode.

Why is my PF30 BB creaking?

Whether or not you will have to deal with a creaking pf30 BB sooner or later largely comes down to tolerances. The first consideration is the BB shell. Frame manufacturers are exceedingly precise in machining the bottom bracket shell. If the specification is an ID of 46mm, you will likely find deviations of perhaps 0.1-0.2mm either side of that.