BB for Espresso crankset - 48T black

Posted on Wed 10th, April 2013

• #1

alexellis

I'm looking for some advice regarding the correct BB length for this crankset:

http://espressowheels.com/crank.html

I have a Dawes 5 speed 'Streak' bike with 27" wheels. It originally had a
single chain ring. I have stripped off the transmission components and plan to install a pair of 700c track wheels with 120mm rear spacing, the Espresso crank and KMC chain.

I haven't been able to find any information about this crankset other than a vague comment about a 103-110mm length.

Thanks,

Alex
• #2

KTown

Hi alexellis, did you find out what the correct bb length was in the end (for 42mm chainline / 120mm hub) on this crankset?
• #3

KTown

Well, it's amazing how difficult it is to find the actual spec on these things! I suppose that's always the case with cheaper stuff (and not just with bike components) - so irritating.

For anyone who might need to know in the future - I've just received an email back from Espresso. They say to use the shortest ISO square taper BB possible (103mm is best). Although "anything up to 110mm should be fine".

Also, these cranks are 110mm BCD. A new 130mm BCD replacement will be coming out in the future.

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