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bike build advice....the finishing touches.

  • 04-04-2014 7:43pm
    #1
    lizzylad84
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    its pick yer brain time again....building up a tt bike, but before i order the bottom bracket i want to double check what type i need.
    Frame is a Giant Trinity 0 (2010 i think) and chain set is a Shimano 105 5600.....just wondering what "threat" type i need on the bottom bracket?
    English i presume?


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  • #2
    TheBlaaMan
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    lizzylad84 wrote: »
    its pick yer brain time again....building up a tt bike, but before i order the bottom bracket i want to double check what type i need.
    Frame is a Giant Trinity 0 (2010 i think) and chain set is a Shimano 105 5600.....just wondering what "threat" type i need on the bottom bracket?
    English i presume?

    The 0 and 1 take external MegaExo BB. http://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?year=2010&brand=Giant&model=Trinity+0

    ....but that doesn't tell you much, because it could be either Italian or BSA (English). Maybe better wait till you get the frame?


  • #3
    lizzylad84
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,423 ✭✭✭lizzylad84


    ive got the frame and chainset already, the BB is literally the ladt part of the puzzle...how do i know if the frame will take a compatable BB for the chainset?


  • #4
    Eamonnator
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    English thread, BSA.


  • #5
    lizzylad84
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,423 ✭✭✭lizzylad84


    cheers. thanks lads. so a hallowtech will fit


  • #6
    letape
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    lizzylad84 wrote: »
    cheers. thanks lads. so a hallowtech will fit

    Yes with English threaded cups - hollow though not hallow!


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