What bottom bracket does a Cannondale CAAD12 use?
The bottom bracket shell standard on a Cannondale CAAD12, and how to pick the right BB.
This frame's shell
| Frame | Cannondale CAAD12 |
|---|---|
| Shell standard | BB30A press fit (Cannondale) (42 mm bore, 73 mm asymmetric) |
| Shell inside diameter | 42 mm smooth press-fit bore |
| Shell width | 73 mm (asymmetric, 5 mm wider on the non-drive side) |
SHELL 73 mm (asymmetric, 5 mm wider on the non-drive side)
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The Cannondale CAAD12 uses BB30A, a 42 mm bore widened 5 mm on the non-drive side to a 73 mm asymmetric shell.
The frame may wear a BB30 sticker, but it is BB30A. Measure the 73 mm shell width, because a symmetric BB30 crank is too short.
The bottom bracket to buy
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Fit a crank to this shell
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SOURCES: Wheels Manufacturing, Cannondale BB30a & PF30a Bottom Bracket Guide · Kogel Bearings, Cannondale BB30A and PF30A explained