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Shimano 105 and BB86 - A newbie bike builders query
Furtling in the shed the other day I realised that over the years, I've realised that numerous upgrades has left me many 'spare' bike parts laying around. So I've decided, as an exercise in self-education, to assemble a brand new bicycle using all the left-overs. I've got wheels, bars, stem, seat post and saddle. I've ordered a cheap frame but now I need to decide which group set to purchase.
As 2 of my bikes already have Shimano 105 I was planning on buying a complete group set, but the frame I've ordered has a BB86 bottom bracket. My questions are;
Can I use 105 with BB86?
What do I need to buy to allow me to use 105 with BB86?
Do I need specific BB tools?
Is there a group set that comes BB86 ready?
Apologies if this has been asked countless times, but my research so far has been inconclusive.
If you're new please join in and if you have questions pop them below and the forum regulars will answer as best we can.
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I ordered one of these;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121249985030?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=...
No idea if it's any good. I figured that most carbon frames are made in the far-east so I'd cut out the middle man. I'll give it a thorough beasting on a turbo-trainer before riding it on the road to make sure it's not going to fall apart the second I put the hammer down.
Brilliant, thanks for the swift reply.
np - what frame is it, out of interest?
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=shimano+bb86&rlz=1C1CHFX_en-GBGB557GB5...
Shimano holowtech uses a 24mm axle so you just need the compatible bottom bracket as extra. Most complete groups come with a BSA threaded unit.
Fitting wise, wou'll need to press the cups into the frame which is probably best done by a shop with a proper press tool.