Bottom bracket.

[rogerzilla]

I converted a PF30 Boardman Team Carbon to BSC/ISO using the FSA adapter. It is not easy to press in (you need a headset press). If you do this, take the precaution I did and only add the Loctite when the second flange is about to enter the shell.

 

[eldridge]

Hi folks

Just a quick update. I'm sticking with my GXP bottom bracket and I'm going to change the bearing on the drive side.

Will let you all know how I get on, thanks for all your help and advice.

Regards

Eldridge

 

[cyberknight]

I converted a PF30 Boardman Team Carbon to BSC/ISO using the FSA adapter. It is not easy to press in (you need a headset press). If you do this, take the precaution I did and only add the Loctite when the second flange is about to enter the shell.

can you give more details please?
i have the same bike/ BB and thankfully i have had no issues but i am considering similar long term

 

[rogerzilla]

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/fsa-pf30-threaded-adapter-b3167-/rp-prod129936

Comes with full instructions and Loctite, but only apply the Loctite when there is about 10mm to go. It's quite hard to keep it centred as it goes in.

 

[eldridge]

Hi folks

I have changed the drive side bearing seems a lot tighter on the crank tube with less float so hopefully should be better.

Got back on the road for £90 not too bad I reckon. Saved myself a bit of labour on the mechanics.

Now I'm off to look at a tandem.

Thanks for all the advice and help.

Cheers Eldridge.

 

[dannii]

I had a MuddyFox mountain bike which needed a new BB, cost me just under £50.00. Well worth the money as i commute to work, i did replace the bike though when the gears started slipping as the cogs had worn down.

 

[eldridge]

Hi folks
I have changed the bearings in the cups and still have a fair amount of play.

what are my options? should I just go for a complete new crank plus BB?

thanks Eldridge.

 

[Racing roadkill]

Hi folks
I have changed the bearings in the cups and still have a fair amount of play.

what are my options? should I just go for a complete new crank plus BB?

thanks Eldridge.

Yep.

 

[eldridge]

Can you load a pic?

My Boardman is a standard Hollowtec 24 mm
But my bike is 2016..

It depends which crankset is fitted

 

[si_c]

That's a Truvativ Elita GXP crankset - I'd replace it with a Shimano Hollowtech 2 crankset - you should be able to use any of the road series cranksets - Wiggle have the Tiagra set up for under £60 add in a BB and you're looking about £70 total for a much better system.