What bottom bracket does a Trek Checkpoint (T47) use?
The bottom bracket shell standard on a Trek Checkpoint (T47), and how to pick the right BB.
This frame's shell
| Frame | Trek Checkpoint (T47) |
|---|---|
| Shell standard | T47 external (T47-68 / T47-73) (M47 x 1.0, 68/73 mm) |
| Shell inside diameter | about 46 mm bore, cut with an M47 x 1.0 thread |
| Shell width | 68 mm and 73 mm |
SHELL 68 mm and 73 mm
SPINDLE see table
SPINDLE see table
The Trek Checkpoint gravel frame uses a T47 threaded shell (M47 x 1.0), as Trek moved its gravel and cross frames to T47.
Confirm the shell width so you buy the right length T47 BB. Trek's T47 uses a left-hand drive-side cup like BSA.
The bottom bracket to buy
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Fit a crank to this shell
T47 external (T47-68 / T47-73) shellM47 x 1.0, 68/73 mmShimano Hollowtech II (24 mm) in a T47 external (T47-68 / T47-73) shelldrops inBottom bracket for Trek Emonda SLR (2024 on)related shellHeadset on this framesame frame, headsetThru-axle on this framesame frame, axle
SOURCES: Velo, Trek confirms use of T47 threaded bottom brackets · Escape Collective, Threaded #12: the woes of T47 bottom brackets · White Industries, External T47 Bottom Bracket