Hope bottom brackets can be installed as new, or upgraded from any Hollowtech type bottom bracket.
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/bbsize.html
However, since it is an External bb, you are correct, it will need an appropriate spindle. It can use a square taper, or howitzer, or other spindles, via adaptors.
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Hope bottom brackets can be installed as new, or upgraded from any Hollowtech type bottom bracket.
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/bbsize.html
However, since it is an External bb, you are correct, it will need an appropriate spindle. It can use a square taper, or howitzer, or other spindles, via adaptors.