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Which Bottom Bracket Fits My Bike?
The complete guide to finding the right Bikone bottom bracket for your frame and crankset. Covers every standard, every crank compatibility, with direct links to the right product.
A bottom bracket connects your crankset to your frame. Getting the right one means matching two things: your frame's BB standard and your crankset's spindle diameter. Get either wrong and it won't fit.
Bikone covers more bottom bracket standards than any other ceramic manufacturer โ BB86, BSA, T47, PF46/EVO, BBRight, ITA, and T45 โ in both ceramic and steel, for Shimano, SRAM DUB, and 30mm cranksets. As the official supplier to Tadej Pogaฤar and UAE Team Emirates, every product carries WorldTour-proven engineering.
Check your bike's specification sheet (usually on the manufacturer's website), or measure the bottom bracket shell โ the cylindrical tube at the bottom of your frame where the cranks pass through. You need the internal diameter and the shell width.
BB86 / BB92 โ Press-Fit
The most widely used press-fit standard on modern road and MTB bikes. Cups are pressed directly into the frame without threads.
| Product | Crank | Price |
|---|---|---|
| BB86 Shimano Ceramic | Shimano 24mm | ยฃ229.99 |
| BB86 DUB Ceramic | SRAM DUB 29mm | ยฃ229.99 |
| BB86 30mm Ceramic | Rotor, Race Face, FSA | ยฃ229.99 |
| BB86 Shimano Steel | Shimano 24mm | ยฃ74.99 |
| BB86 DUB Steel | SRAM DUB 29mm | ยฃ89.99 |
| BB86 30mm Steel | Rotor, Race Face, FSA | ยฃ89.99 |
Frame with a worn BB shell? Bikone OverSize models have cups 0.05mm larger to restore a secure press-fit.
BSA โ Threaded
The original and most reliable BB standard. Cups screw directly into the frame โ no press, no drama, no creaking. Increasingly adopted on premium frames by manufacturers moving away from press-fit.
| Product | Crank | Price |
|---|---|---|
| BSA Ceramic UAE โ Pogaฤar's BB | Shimano 24mm, aero, 77g | ยฃ249.99 |
| BSA Shimano Road Ceramic | Shimano 24mm (68mm) | ยฃ229.99 |
| BSA Shimano MTB Ceramic | Shimano 24mm (73mm) | ยฃ229.99 |
| BSA DUB Ceramic | SRAM DUB 29mm | ยฃ229.99 |
| BSA 30mm Ceramic | Rotor, Race Face, FSA | ยฃ229.99 |
| BSA Shimano Road Steel | Shimano 24mm (68mm) | ยฃ74.99 |
T47 โ Threaded (Future Standard)
The future of BB standards โ combining threaded reliability with press-fit frame design flexibility. Internal and external configurations available.
| Product | Crank | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PowerSet T47 Ceramic UAE โ Flagship | Shimano 24mm, PowerSet | ยฃ399.99 |
| T47 Shimano Internal Ceramic | Shimano 24mm | ยฃ229.99 |
| T47 DUB Internal Ceramic | SRAM DUB 29mm | ยฃ229.99 |
| T47 Shimano Internal Steel | Shimano 24mm | ยฃ74.99 |
| T47 DUB Internal Steel | SRAM DUB 29mm | ยฃ74.99 |
External fit and T47a variants also available. Browse all T47 options.
PF46 / EVO / 386EVO โ Press-Fit
Larger-diameter press-fit standard. Internal versions fit EVO/386 frames with wider shells. External versions fit frames with narrower 68โ73mm shells using 46mm cups.
| Product | Crank | Price |
|---|---|---|
| EVO Shimano Ceramic | Shimano 24mm (internal) | ยฃ229.99 |
| EVO DUB Ceramic | SRAM DUB 29mm (internal) | ยฃ229.99 |
| PF46 Shimano External Ceramic | Shimano 24mm (external) | ยฃ229.99 |
| EVO Shimano Steel | Shimano 24mm (internal) | ยฃ74.99 |
All PF46 standards available for Shimano, SRAM DUB, and 30mm. OverSize options also available. Browse the full range.
BBRight โ Press-Fit (Cervรฉlo)
Exclusive to Cervรฉlo frames. 79mm asymmetric shell width. Bikone offers BBRight in ceramic and steel for Shimano, SRAM DUB, and 30mm cranksets.
| Product | Crank | Price |
|---|---|---|
| BBRight DUB Ceramic | SRAM DUB 29mm | ยฃ229.99 |
| BBRight Shimano Steel | Shimano 24mm | ยฃ74.99 |
| BBRight DUB Steel | SRAM DUB 29mm | ยฃ74.99 |
ITA โ Italian Thread
Italian threaded standard. Right-hand thread on both sides (unlike BSA which has a left-hand thread on the drive side). Used by Pinarello and some other Italian frame manufacturers.
Available in ceramic and steel for Shimano, SRAM DUB, and 30mm cranksets. Browse ITA options.
| Spindle | Cranksets | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| 24mm | Shimano Hollowtech II (Dura-Ace, Ultegra, 105, GRX), FSA, Rotor 24mm, Race Face 24mm | Shimano compatible โ |
| 29mm (DUB) | SRAM DUB (Red AXS, Force AXS, Rival AXS), Quarq DUB power meters | SRAM DUB compatible โ |
| 30mm | Rotor 30mm, Race Face Cinch, FSA 386EVO | 30mm compatible โ |
Ceramic โ The Performance Choice
Hybrid silicon nitride (Si3N4 Grade 3) balls on precision steel races. ABEC 5 / P5 rated. Lower friction, superior corrosion resistance, longer lifespan, smoother operation. The same bearings trusted by Pogaฤar and UAE Team Emirates. Read the watt savings data โ
Steel โ The Value Choice
Chromium steel P5 precision bearings in the same 7075-T6 aluminium cups as ceramic. Excellent performance at a lower price. The key advantage: upgrade to ceramic bearings later with a replacement bearing kit โ the cups stay in your frame.
Still not sure which fits your bike?
Email us with your bike make, model, and groupset โ we'll tell you exactly which Bikone BB you need.
Email UsFrequently Asked Questions
What bottom bracket does Pogaฤar use?
Tadej Pogaฤar uses Bikone ceramic bottom brackets on all his Colnago race bikes. On his V5Rs (BSA) he runs the BSA Ceramic UAE. On his V4Rs (T47) he used the PowerSet T47 Ceramic UAE. Bikone has been the official supplier to UAE Team Emirates since 2024. Read the full story โ
Is a ceramic bottom bracket worth the money?
At Bikone's prices, yes. You get WorldTour-proven ceramic at ยฃ229.99 โ significantly less than CeramicSpeed (ยฃ275โยฃ370) and competitive with Kogel (ยฃ182). Beyond friction savings, ceramic bearings last longer and resist corrosion better. If you're not ready for ceramic, Bikone's steel models use the same cups โ upgrade later. See the watt savings data โ
Can I upgrade from steel to ceramic without buying a new bottom bracket?
Yes. Bikone's steel and ceramic BBs use the same 7075-T6 aluminium cups. Buy a ceramic replacement bearing kit and swap the bearings โ the cups stay in your frame. Browse replacement kits โ
What is DualCupTechโข?
Bikone's proprietary system that automatically aligns bearing faces on both sides, regardless of frame tolerances. This eliminates concentricity errors that cause creaking in other press-fit systems. After installation, the BB performs as a single solid unit.
How does Bikone compare to CeramicSpeed?
Both use hybrid ceramic bearings in aluminium cups. Bikone's DualCupTech self-aligning system is unique. CeramicSpeed has more published friction test data. Bikone's key differentiator is the UAE Team Emirates validation โ and a price that's ยฃ45โยฃ140 lower. See the full comparison โ
What does OverSize mean?
Bikone OverSize BBs have cups 0.05mm larger than standard โ designed for press-fit frames where the BB shell has gradually expanded over time. The OverSize cups restore a secure fit without replacing the frame.