Build: 2014 S-Works Crux - you pals wanna join the fun?

[Cyzemup]

Sram axs solves this

Originally Posted by weisan

There are holes coming out of every corner, I am living in internal routing hell....



I have the routing tool but it was hardly ever used, I guess I will be doing a lot of practice soon...

[weisan]

Originally Posted by Cyzemup

Sram axs solves this

Of course, the answer is always SRAM AXS.

But I am doing Shimano Di2 ...I would even go mechanical if that's an option.

[vertr]

I still have a 2015 Crux and I recently put Apex AXS on it, great bike other than the clearance! Fun project.

[weisan]

Originally Posted by vertr

I still have a 2015 Crux and I recently put Apex AXS on it, great bike other than the clearance! Fun project.

What does it have before you upgraded to AXS?

[vertr]

Originally Posted by weisan

What does it have before you upgraded to AXS?

Rival/force 11 speed HRD 1x.

[.RJ]

Originally Posted by weisan

Tire clearance: I tested with 38mm Pathfinder - looks like it will be fine with using my favorite gravel tires 40mm Explor' MSO...or alternatively if I go with 650b wheel size, it can probably take 45mm+ tires.

I tried the 650b, a 650x42 will kiss the chainstays.

I also didnt like it - it had a very weird pneumatic trail going on and it was a touch too low.

[hokoman]

Is that a 52 or 54cm frameset? Isn't that way too small for you?

[weisan]

Originally Posted by hokoman

Is that a 52 or 54cm frameset? Isn't that way too small for you?

No... even smaller, it's a 49!

I am contortionist expert, don't you already know?

[weisan]

Originally Posted by .RJ

I tried the 650b, a 650x42 will kiss the chainstays.

I also didnt like it - it had a very weird pneumatic trail going on and it was a touch too low.

Makes sense.

I already have two gravel Ti bikes that can handle fatter tires, this one is more for relatively calm and smooth mixed surface riding and the pathfinder 38mm is perfect for that.

[Wolfman]

***free bb alert***

If you want to go Campy UT on the BB, I have a NIB Praxxis bb that is this crazy standard... I bought it accidentally and you may be the only one who has a frame... you'd need to use Ultra Torque, though.

PM me your address if you're interested and I'll send it to you, gratis.

[weisan]

Originally Posted by Wolfman

***free bb alert***

If you want to go Campy UT on the BB, I have a NIB Praxxis bb that is this crazy standard... I bought it accidentally and you may be the only one who has a frame... you'd need to use Ultra Torque, though.

PM me your address if you're interested and I'll send it to you, gratis.

What is this, a ruse to trick me into going over to the dark side??
Everyone here knows I am a diehard shimano fan, never!


Just kiddin'

I do have a very nice Campy crank waiting in line...and for the record, I think Campagnolo has the best looking crankset in the business.

[kppolich]

Wei Pal,

This pic should tell you the story of what you have and what you need to install that SRAM Red BB30 crankset with integrated Spider.


If you buy BB30 bearings, they should come with (2) little retaining clips that go into the pre-cut slots inside the BB shell. They will also come with bearing covers which should be installed.

Here is the manual for installing the crankset:
https://www.sram.com/globalassets/do...manual-eeu.pdf

Start on Page 6 for BB30 bearing install. Super easy, insert clips, press in bearings, add bearing covers.

Then Page 9 outlines the spacers you might need (you are the first row --Carbon arm w/
integrated spider)
-NO Drive SIDE SPACERS
-Non-Drive Side - 30mm Wave Washer & (3) ±2 0.5 mm shims
-NO NON DRIVE PRELOAD ADJUSTER, you'll use the shims to get that dialed.

Here's the BB bearings with retaining clips and bearing covers for example:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/13485003177...Bk9SR8jUgvu_Yw


-KP

[.RJ]

Originally Posted by kppolich

Wei Pal,

This pic should tell you the story of what you have and what you need to install that SRAM Red BB30 crankset with integrated Spider.

BB30 bearings in a carbon shell? Didnt know they did that - my frame has an aluminum shell in it.

I think this frame is one of the earlier PF30 frames though.

[weisan]

KP pal, you have no idea how thankful I am for your detailed explanation and included links etc. This removes all doubts and any confusion, you are the best pal there is, thank you!

[robt57]

Originally Posted by .RJ

BB30 bearings in a carbon shell? Didnt know they did that - my frame has an aluminum shell in it.

I think this frame is one of the earlier PF30 frames though.

Looks like Spesh OSBB S-Works, which is different from non S-Work of that time. As in Varbon shell only on S-Works frames. different ID i think than thre metal BB ones.

i have 2014 S-Works Roubaix, exactly same OSBB..