{"product_id":"wheels-manufacturing-bottom-bracket-pf30a-outboard-angular-30mm","title":"Wheels Manufacturing Bottom Bracket PF30A Outboard Angular 30MM","description":"\u003ch1 data-end=\"65\" data-section-id=\"1ic50tc\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eWheels Manufacturing Bottom Bracket PF30A Outboard Angular 30mm\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"81\" data-section-id=\"1a65zp3\" data-start=\"67\"\u003eWhat Is It?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"578\" data-start=\"82\"\u003eThe Wheels Manufacturing PF30A Outboard Angular 30mm is a premium \u003cstrong data-end=\"182\" data-start=\"148\"\u003ethread-together bottom bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e designed specifically for \u003cstrong data-end=\"236\" data-start=\"209\"\u003eCannondale PF30A frames\u003c\/strong\u003e using \u003cstrong data-end=\"269\" data-start=\"243\"\u003e30mm spindle cranksets\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike traditional press-fit bottom brackets, the two aluminum cups thread together through the frame, helping eliminate creaking, improve bearing alignment, and extend bearing life. It features Enduro angular-contact bearings for improved load handling and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"595\" data-section-id=\"1ma7m6t\" data-start=\"580\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1030\" data-start=\"596\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"651\" data-section-id=\"7ffx1c\" data-start=\"596\"\u003eThread-together design reduces creaking and movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"704\" data-section-id=\"14g9kzn\" data-start=\"652\"\u003eDesigned specifically for Cannondale PF30A frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"746\" data-section-id=\"7qmwh8\" data-start=\"705\"\u003eCompatible with 30mm spindle cranksets.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"788\" data-section-id=\"5z3lma\" data-start=\"747\"\u003eEnduro ABEC-3 angular-contact bearings.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"818\" data-section-id=\"yh2hff\" data-start=\"789\"\u003eCNC-machined aluminum cups.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"871\" data-section-id=\"v5a50q\" data-start=\"819\"\u003eReplaceable bearings for long-term serviceability.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"923\" data-section-id=\"aae3yg\" data-start=\"872\"\u003eIncludes spindle spacers and silicone dust seals.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1030\" data-section-id=\"1xej9yi\" data-start=\"924\"\u003eImproved bearing alignment compared to standard press-fit systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1049\" data-section-id=\"1a3ueyz\" data-start=\"1032\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"1608\" data-start=\"1051\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cthead data-end=\"1078\" data-start=\"1051\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1078\" data-start=\"1051\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1067\" data-start=\"1051\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1078\" data-start=\"1067\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctbody data-end=\"1608\" data-start=\"1106\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1155\" data-start=\"1106\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1121\" data-start=\"1106\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1155\" data-start=\"1121\"\u003eThread-Together Bottom Bracket\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1182\" data-start=\"1156\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1164\" data-start=\"1156\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1182\" data-start=\"1164\"\u003ePF30A-OUT-30MM\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1220\" data-start=\"1183\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1200\" data-start=\"1183\"\u003eFrame Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1220\" data-start=\"1200\"\u003eCannondale PF30A\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1256\" data-start=\"1221\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1235\" data-start=\"1221\"\u003eShell Width\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1256\" data-start=\"1235\"\u003e73mm Asymmetrical\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1291\" data-start=\"1257\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1283\" data-start=\"1257\"\u003eShell Internal Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1291\" data-start=\"1283\"\u003e46mm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1337\" data-start=\"1292\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1314\" data-start=\"1292\"\u003eCrank Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1337\" data-start=\"1314\"\u003e30mm Spindle Cranks\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1386\" data-start=\"1338\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1353\" data-start=\"1338\"\u003eBearing Type\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1386\" data-start=\"1353\"\u003eEnduro ABEC-3 Angular Contact\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1427\" data-start=\"1387\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1402\" data-start=\"1387\"\u003eCup Material\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1427\" data-start=\"1402\"\u003eCNC-Machined Aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1453\" data-start=\"1428\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1437\" data-start=\"1428\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1453\" data-start=\"1437\"\u003eApprox. 158g\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1492\" data-start=\"1454\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1471\" data-start=\"1454\"\u003eTool Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1492\" data-start=\"1471\"\u003e48.5mm x 16 Notch\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1550\" data-start=\"1493\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1504\" data-start=\"1493\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1550\" data-start=\"1504\"\u003eBB Cups, Dust Seals, 0.5mm \u0026amp; 1.0mm Spacers\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1608\" data-start=\"1551\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1559\" data-start=\"1551\"\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1567\" data-start=\"1559\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1617\" data-section-id=\"1xwciez\" data-start=\"1610\"\u003ePros\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1684\" data-start=\"1618\"\u003e✅ Excellent solution for eliminating common PF30A creaking issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1771\" data-start=\"1686\"\u003e✅ Angular-contact bearings handle side loads better than standard cartridge bearings.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1835\" data-start=\"1773\"\u003e✅ Thread-together design improves frame and bearing alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1882\" data-start=\"1837\"\u003e✅ Durable CNC-machined aluminum construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1947\" data-start=\"1884\"\u003e✅ Bearings are replaceable, reducing long-term ownership costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2007\" data-start=\"1949\"\u003e✅ Includes spacers and seals for installation flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2112\" data-start=\"2009\"\u003e✅ Ideal for high-performance road and mountain bike applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2121\" data-section-id=\"1xvztdg\" data-start=\"2114\"\u003eCons\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2169\" data-start=\"2122\"\u003e❌ Only compatible with Cannondale PF30A frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2230\" data-start=\"2171\"\u003e❌ Requires a specific bottom bracket tool for installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2289\" data-start=\"2232\"\u003e❌ More expensive than standard press-fit bottom brackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2431\" data-start=\"2291\"\u003e❌ 30mm spindle compatibility requires verifying crank spindle length (typically BB386-length spindle).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2459\" data-section-id=\"13o4ft3\" data-start=\"2433\"\u003eWho Is It Suitable For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2695\" data-start=\"2460\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2493\" data-section-id=\"uq6d50\" data-start=\"2460\"\u003eCannondale SuperSix EVO owners.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2537\" data-section-id=\"jk9jal\" data-start=\"2494\"\u003eCannondale CAAD riders with PF30A frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2566\" data-section-id=\"elnkmm\" data-start=\"2538\"\u003ePerformance road cyclists.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2609\" data-section-id=\"1viimu4\" data-start=\"2567\"\u003eGravel riders using 30mm spindle cranks.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2648\" data-section-id=\"1xzdj1o\" data-start=\"2610\"\u003eRiders frustrated by PF30A creaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2695\" data-section-id=\"1si74i3\" data-start=\"2649\"\u003eCyclists seeking maximum bearing durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2718\" data-section-id=\"10v8nod\" data-start=\"2697\"\u003eWho Should Use It?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"3251\" data-start=\"2719\"\u003eThis bottom bracket is ideal for riders with a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2820\" data-start=\"2766\"\u003eCannondale PF30A frame and a 30mm spindle crankset\u003c\/strong\u003e who want a more reliable and maintenance-friendly solution than traditional press-fit systems. It particularly benefits cyclists who ride high mileage, race regularly, or have experienced bearing wear and creaking issues with standard PF30A bottom brackets. Community discussions frequently highlight the thread-together design as a significant improvement over conventional press-fit setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3267\" data-section-id=\"1mrtquc\" data-start=\"3253\"\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"3766\" data-start=\"3268\"\u003eThe Wheels Manufacturing PF30A Outboard Angular 30mm is one of the most respected upgrades for Cannondale PF30A-equipped bikes. Its thread-together construction, angular-contact bearings, and premium machining provide smoother operation, reduced noise, improved bearing life, and easier maintenance. For riders using a compatible PF30A frame and 30mm spindle crankset, it is a premium, long-term solution that significantly improves bottom bracket reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Wheels Manufacturing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45456778199100,"sku":"BB.PF30-OUT","price":2580.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/2261\/8940\/files\/23758_WheelsManufacturingPF30A-OUT-30mmbottombracketABEC-3BLACKSET961148-2-2.webp?v=1780326869","url":"https:\/\/www.olympiccycles.co.za\/products\/wheels-manufacturing-bottom-bracket-pf30a-outboard-angular-30mm","provider":"Olympic Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}