Shimano cranks with SRAM Force groupset

[JaAnTr]

Hi,

At the moment I have a full SRAM Force groupset but am looking to get a used Stages powermeter off eBay. There are way more Shimano 105/Ultegra ones for sale than SRAM ones so was just wondering if a Shimano crank will work ok?

Thanks!

 

[smutchin]

What bottom bracket does your bike currently have? You'll probably need to change that for a Shimano one as well - easy enough job and not expensive.

 

[lpretro1]

Shimano crankset would work with SRAM shifters - but you'll need to look at the bottom bracket as axle size is different

 

[JaAnTr]

The bike is a Planet X RT58 SRAM Force but it seems to have disappeared off their website so I can't find anything out about it.

 

[S-Express]

The crank doesn't care what shifters you use.

 

[smutchin]

The bike is a Planet X RT58 SRAM Force but it seems to have disappeared off their website so I can't find anything out about it.

I just found a list on the site that says the bike uses a threaded bottom bracket. (If you're interested, the relevant info is here: http://www.planetx.co.uk/news/products/q/date/2015/05/12/bottom-bracket-guide )

This would be a suitable inexpensive replacement, compatible with a Shimano crankset:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shimano-tiagra-4700-bottom-bracket/rp-prod137762

You'll also need one of these to install it (and remove the old one):
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/x-tools-pro-shimano-bottom-bracket-wrench/rp-prod55935

 

[Yellow Saddle]

The required Shimano Hollowtech BB is an excellent upgrade to the GXP flop invented by SRAM.

 

[JaAnTr]

Ok thanks for the help! So if I replaced my BB with a Shimano one, and then bought a stages powermeter that was Shimano then I'd need to buy a right sided Shimano crank too right?

 

[Yellow Saddle]

Ok thanks for the help! So if I replaced my BB with a Shimano one, and then bought a stages powermeter that was Shimano then I'd need to buy a right sided Shimano crank too right?

Right. But I don't think you'll find a right side only but I stand to be corrected.

 

[smutchin]

Be careful if you're buying right-hand cranks on ebay - there are a lot of vintage models for square taper or Octalink bottom brackets...