Bottom Bracket Cluster · Compatibility

Which crank fits my bottom bracket?

Quick answer

The crank that fits depends on the spindle diameter, not the brand. There are three: 24 mm (Shimano Hollowtech II and SRAM GXP), 28.99 mm (SRAM DUB) and 30 mm (BB30, PF30). Good news: almost any frame accepts any spindle with the right bottom bracket — the bottom bracket is the adapter between your crank's spindle and your frame's shell.

The right question isn't "which crank?" but "which spindle?". If you know your crank's spindle diameter and your frame's standard, the bottom bracket bridges the two.

The three spindles that exist

In practice there are only three spindle diameters: 24 mm (Shimano Hollowtech II, the most universal), 28.99 mm (SRAM DUB, which unifies almost everything) and 30 mm (BB30/PF30 cranks). The bottom bracket you buy must bring your frame to that spindle diameter.

Which spindle each system uses

Shimano Hollowtech II
24 mm spindle
SRAM GXP
24 mm spindle (stepped to 22)
SRAM DUB
28.99 mm spindle
BB30 / PF30
30 mm spindle
What rules
the crank spindle + the bottom bracket
Scale comparison of spindle diameters 24, 28.99 and 30 mm
The three spindles: 24 mm · 28.99 mm (DUB) · 30 mm

How to know what fits

First identify your frame's standard (guide here): BSA, T47, BB30, PF30 or BB86/BB92. Then pick a crank and find the bottom bracket of that standard for that crank's spindle. Example: BSA frame + DUB crank = a "BSA DUB" bottom bracket.

Common mistake: Thinking a Shimano crank won't fit a SRAM-oriented frame (or vice versa). It almost always fits: only the adapting bottom bracket changes.
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Frequently asked questions

Can I fit a SRAM crank in a frame with a Shimano bottom bracket?

Almost always yes: swap the bottom bracket for one of your frame's standard for the SRAM crank's spindle (24, DUB or 30 mm).

Does DUB fit any frame?

With the right DUB bottom bracket it fits BSA, PF30, BB30, T47, BB86 and BB92. The spindle length does change by discipline.

How do I know my crank's spindle diameter?

Shimano Hollowtech II = 24 mm; SRAM DUB = 28.99 mm; BB30/PF30 cranks = 30 mm. Otherwise, measure it with a caliper.

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