What bottom bracket does a Cannondale Slate use?
The bottom bracket shell standard on a Cannondale Slate, and how to pick the right BB.
This frame's shell
| Frame | Cannondale Slate |
|---|---|
| Shell standard | PF30A press fit (Cannondale Ai) (46 mm bore, 73 mm asymmetric) |
| Shell inside diameter | 46 mm smooth press-fit bore |
| Shell width | 73 mm (asymmetric, for Cannondale Ai offset rear) |
SHELL 73 mm (asymmetric, for Cannondale Ai offset rear)
SPINDLE see table
SPINDLE see table
The Cannondale Slate uses PF30A, a 46 mm press-fit bore in the 73 mm asymmetric Ai shell.
The Ai offset shifts the chainline, so use a crankset built for Cannondale Ai, not a plain PF30 crank.
The bottom bracket to buy
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Fit a crank to this shell
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SOURCES: Kogel Bearings, Cannondale BB30A and PF30A explained · Wheels Manufacturing, Three Common Bottom Bracket Misconceptions · BikeRadar, The complete guide to bottom bracket standards