Product Description
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The SRAM GXP Team bicycle bottom bracket is durable,
lightweight and designed to support SRAM road or Truvativ
ain cranksets, and is identical to bottom brackets used in
popular Force and X0 groups. Left side bearing has smaller
diameter to mate with stepped spindle of SRAM crank, allowing
inner race of left side bearing to be captured between crankarm
and spindle. Right side bearing "floats" on spindle, handling
only radial loads as you pedal. The SRAM design optimizes bearing
load, minimizes drag, and gives you durability. The GXP Team
Bottom Bracket has alloy cups and sealed cartridge bearings to
keep dirt and water out for a maintenance-free experience.
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This SRAM GXP Team Bottom Bracket supports SRAM road or
Truvativ ain cranksets, and is identical to the bottom
brackets used in the popular Force and X0 groups. SRAM's bottom
brackets, while interchangeable between all SRAM and Truvativ
cranksets, are brand-specific, meaning they can only be installed
with SRAM cranks. The key element that makes them different from
a Shimano or FSA bottom bracket is that the left side bearing has
a smaller diameter to mate with the stepped spindle of the SRAM
crank. This design allows the inner race of the left side bearing
to be captured between the crankarm and the spindle, effectively
locating the crank. The right side bearing "floats" on the
spindle, handling only radial loads as you pedal. The SRAM design
optimizes bearing load, minimizes drag, and boosts durability.
Details
* Alloy cups and steel bearings
* English threading
* 68- or 73-millimeter shell width
* 119-gram weight
* Sealed cartridge bearings
* Gutter Seal technology
* Improved tool engagement GXP Bottom Bracket System
While other bottom bracket systems rely on side-loading the
bearings to eliminate play, which causes premature bearing wear,
the GXP system is different. It captures the left side bearing
between the spindle and the left crankarm, while allowing the
drive-side bearing to float axially on the spindle, thereby
eliminating the necessity to side-load bearings during
adjustment. The simplicity of installation is refined -- once it
is tightened to the proper specifications, you are all set. The
GXP system uses two bicycle-specific cartridge bearings, and
eight seals for a smooth, long-lasting ride.
Warranty
SRAM products include a limited two-year manufacturer's warranty
against defects in materials and workmanship.
About SRAM
Bicycle component maker SRAM makes high-quality, technically
advanced parts and accessories, based on a philosophy of
perpetual, incremental enhancements that collectively add up to
superior performance. Casual riders will note SRAM components'
reliability, dependability, and standard qualities one would
expect. But it's the passionate cyclists -- those who spends
hours in the saddle -- who tend to truly appreciate the company's
quality and craftsmanship.
SRAM Corporation began with the goal of creating the best
possible shifting system, and ultimately innovated cycling with
the advent of the Grip Shift. To sustain the resulting growth,
SRAM invested in Sachs Bicycle Company and built a state of the
art manufacturing facility in Schweinfurt Germany. The company
then joined forces with RockShox suspension, and expanded its
line into brakes, bottom brackets, and cranksets by partnering
with Avid and Truvativ. Having created an end-to-end bicycle
drive train company, SRAM's mission today is to keep working to
create what they term "the ultimate ride."
- Frame Interface - For ain and road bikes with English threading. Shell Width - Fits 68 or 73-millimeter bracket shells. Comes with spacers for 73mm. Cranksets - Bottom brackets are interchangeable between SRAM and Truvativ cranksets but can only be installed with SRAM cranks. Gutter Seal Technology - Drastically improves sealing against the elements while reducing seal drag and friction. GXP Technology - Gutter seal design cuts friction, durability and weight - improving both feel and performance..