This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of Hollowtech and Octalink bottom brackets. Definitions Bottom bracket – a mechanism consisting of bearings and cups allowing the spindle connected to the…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of square taper and Octalink bottom brackets. Definitions Bottom bracket – a system of cups and bearings allowing a spindle to rotate inside…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of square taper and Hollowtech bottom brackets. Definitions Bottom Bracket – a mechanism of cups and bearings allowing a spindle connected to the…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of internal and external bottom brackets. Definitions Bottom Bracket – a system of bearings and cups facilitating the rotation of a spindle connected…
Condensed Answer: Modern SRAM GXP bottom brackets are designed for spindles with different diameters on the drive and non-drive side. Consequently, GXP bottom brackets aren't compatible with Shimano cranks. SRAM…
Condensed Answer: Hope brakes can be combined with SRAM rotors when the following criteria are met:1. The diameter of the rotors should be compatible with the brake calipers. 2. The…
Condensed Answer: Hope brakes can be used with Shimano rotors when the diameter and the thickness of the rotor are compatible with the brake caliper in question. That said, the…
Condensed Answer: The cable pull of indexed Campagnolo shifters is different from that of Shimano shifters. Consequently, using Campagnolo shifters with a Shimano derailleur will result in a less than…
Condensed Answer: In general, it's possible to combine a Shimano front derailleur with a SRAM shifter because both brands use extremely close cable pull ratios for the front mech. That…
The goal of this article is to outline SRAM cranks' level of compatibility with a Shimano groupset. Definitions Cranks – a component connected to the pedals and the chainrings that…