Thinking of getting some Wombolts for a black market build, is there a MTB compatible BB I can run with them or am I barking up the wrong tree? 
MTB BB for Wombolts?
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Hmmm, maybe I should look at some Deity cranks or something?
I have some Euro threaded bb cups with 22mm double-wide bearings...
pm me if you may be interested, maybe we could work something out.
pm me if you may be interested, maybe we could work something out.
22mm axle in a euro bb is about the worst combination possible, i know riders that have gone through 2 sets! in a month!!
the primo euro bb kit will work with wombolts but dont expect it to last very long,
euro bb? profiles everytime.
the primo euro bb kit will work with wombolts but dont expect it to last very long,
euro bb? profiles everytime.
Hmmm, its all not sounding too good, might have to order some deity's, profiles are wayyyy too expensive 
profiles are not way to exspensive.i got mine with a euro bb on ebay for about 150. look into getting some other bmx cranks and then just get the bb.
just find some profiles. you can surely find deals, i got mine for 100 bucks
The euro cups with 22mm ID are really thin, but if you set up your cranks properly w/o putting sideload on the bearings they'll be fine. Any amount of sideways proload will toast those bearings quick.
If you're willing to do a little legwork, 22mm ID bearings for a spanish BB will press right into Raceface outboard BB cups. Wombolts with outboard cups would be pretty different.
If you're willing to do a little legwork, 22mm ID bearings for a spanish BB will press right into Raceface outboard BB cups. Wombolts with outboard cups would be pretty different.
Do they make wombolts for differing shell widths? With external cups on a MTB it seems like you are getting quite a bit wider then the original bmx shell they were designed for.
good point.
I did this for a set of wethepeople cranks a while back, but that was a 3 peice where you can swap out the spindle. Bad advice, I retract.
I did this for a set of wethepeople cranks a while back, but that was a 3 peice where you can swap out the spindle. Bad advice, I retract.
yeah, I'd agree with CKxx, fixed spindle on fly's or wombolts won't work with wider shells without hanging off the edge too much. Tried this with some Fly euro-spanish conversion cups and ended up going with the Demolition Medials... which I would highly recommend, even over profiles, since you can score a set of the Medial LT with a ti spindle for cheaper than deity or profile and they end up being lighter than fly or wombolt. Check'em out. 