Your best advice for a chainset replacement
06-17-20, 07:25 AM
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Your best advice for a chainset replacement
Hello,
I'm riding a Felt F75 (2013 model).
I need to replace my chainset.
Chainset: FSA Gossamer BB30, 50/34T
The rest of my drivetrain is 105 shimano (10 speed)
With would be the recommended replecement. I am happy with the gearing, but apparently this part is discontinued here in Belgium?
Thanks beforehand!
Niels Braeckmans
I'm riding a Felt F75 (2013 model).
I need to replace my chainset.
Chainset: FSA Gossamer BB30, 50/34T
The rest of my drivetrain is 105 shimano (10 speed)
With would be the recommended replecement. I am happy with the gearing, but apparently this part is discontinued here in Belgium?
Thanks beforehand!
Niels Braeckmans
06-17-20, 08:11 AM
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After 7 years it should be no surprise that a manufacturer has moved on from a product, discontinued it.
If Shimano will fit the BB shell i would suggest that choice, 105 would match well with the rest of the parts. We've found that in general Shimano rings shift nicer then other brands and will replace other brands with Shimano when possible. Andy
If Shimano will fit the BB shell i would suggest that choice, 105 would match well with the rest of the parts. We've found that in general Shimano rings shift nicer then other brands and will replace other brands with Shimano when possible. Andy
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06-17-20, 08:55 AM
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Also FYI an 11-speed chainset should work with the 10 speed setup. My older bike is a 10 speed 105/Ultegra mix. I installed an 11-speed 105 chainset when the prior chainrings wore out. It actually works better than the old 10 speed set did.
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I’m not sure if your current crank/bb is bad or the chainrings need to be replaced. Chainrings should be easy to find.
But I’m in agreement with others, especially if you had the bike for 6/7 years and will have it for another 6/7 years. Go find a Shimano 105 5700 crankset and bb. It might cost a bit more, but you will have a solid crank that matches the rest and f the drivetrain.
John
But I’m in agreement with others, especially if you had the bike for 6/7 years and will have it for another 6/7 years. Go find a Shimano 105 5700 crankset and bb. It might cost a bit more, but you will have a solid crank that matches the rest and f the drivetrain.
John
06-18-20, 01:33 AM
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After 7 years it should be no surprise that a manufacturer has moved on from a product, discontinued it.
If Shimano will fit the BB shell i would suggest that choice, 105 would match well with the rest of the parts. We've found that in general Shimano rings shift nicer then other brands and will replace other brands with Shimano when possible. Andy
If Shimano will fit the BB shell i would suggest that choice, 105 would match well with the rest of the parts. We've found that in general Shimano rings shift nicer then other brands and will replace other brands with Shimano when possible. Andy
06-18-20, 03:45 AM
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FSA discontinued the BB30 cranksets. They replaced them with BB386EVO cranksets. Which use the same 30mm spindles but longer. The BB386EVO cranksets will work with your existings BB30 bearings but will require spacers to take up the extra spindle.
If you want to buy a Shimano HT crank. Your BB30 frame is compatible. You need to convert the bb to down to 24mm. The cheapest and simplest way is with 'BB30 to Shimano 24mm' adapters like these that press into your existing BB30 bearings by hand. The other option is a full conversion unit that requires removing the existing bb30 bearings/circlips and pressing in a new unit for 24mm. The latter option is more work and more expensive.
If you want to buy a Shimano HT crank. Your BB30 frame is compatible. You need to convert the bb to down to 24mm. The cheapest and simplest way is with 'BB30 to Shimano 24mm' adapters like these that press into your existing BB30 bearings by hand. The other option is a full conversion unit that requires removing the existing bb30 bearings/circlips and pressing in a new unit for 24mm. The latter option is more work and more expensive.
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06-19-20, 07:03 AM
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I suggest you just go to a shop and have them do whatever conversion is needed for you to use a Shimano crank. You'll be good to go for years and no drama when replacement time comes again.
