T47 Ceramic – The Reference for High-End Bikes in 2024
The T47 standard, rapidly expanding in 2024, is gaining popularity among prestigious brands. This modern standard combines the simplicity and reliability of the BSA thread with the stiffness and performance of PressFit systems like BB86, offering the best of both worlds.
Bikes Compatible with T47
Here is a non-exhaustive list of models using the T47 standard:
Cervélo: Soloist, Aspero
Colnago: C68, V4RS
Felt: Breed
Factor: Slick, Ostro, O2
Look: 795 Blade RS, 765 Optimum, Huez 785
Trek: Émonda, Domane, Madone
These high-end bikes take full advantage of this standard to optimize their drivetrains with precise bottom brackets.
Why Choose a T47 Ceramic Bottom Bracket?
The T47 standard is perfectly suited for modern frames thanks to:
Universal Compatibility: Available for Shimano 24 mm, Rotor 30 mm, or SRAM DUB 29 mm cranksets.
Stiffness: Designed to maximize power transfer efficiently.
Durability: High-quality ceramic bearings ensure unmatched smoothness and longevity.
How to Choose Your T47 Bottom Bracket?
Determine your frame's bottom bracket shell size:
68 mm: External bearings
77 mm (T47A): Asymmetric design with one side featuring internal bearings and the other external.
85.5/86.5 mm: Internal bearings, providing maximum stiffness, best seller
Select compatibility with your crankset:
24 mm for Shimano.
30 mm for Rotor.
29 mm for SRAM DUB.
Our Premium Brands and Models
We have selected three leading brands to meet the demands of the most discerning cyclists:
Rotor: Known worldwide for its robustness and precision.
Bikone: Performance and customization, including the T47 UAE blue model used by Tadej Pogačar.
Equip your bike with the best T47 bottom brackets and enjoy a smooth and high-performance drivetrain with our premium selection.
FAQ: Everything You Need to Know About T47
1. What is the T47 standard and why is it gaining popularity in 2024?
The T47 combines the simplicity of BSA threading with the rigidity of PressFit systems like BB86. This standard offers universal compatibility, optimal stiffness, and excellent durability with ceramic bearings.
2. Which bikes are compatible with the T47 standard?
Here is a non-exhaustive list of models using the T47 standard:
Cervélo: Soloist, Aspero
Colnago: C68, V4RS
Felt: Breed
Factor: Slick, Ostro, O2
Look: 795 Blade RS, 765 Optimum, Huez 785
Trek: Émonda, Domane, Madone
3. What are the benefits of a T47 ceramic bottom bracket?
The T47 ceramic bottom bracket provides unmatched smoothness and durability with high-quality ceramic bearings, optimizing power transfer through increased stiffness.
4. How do I choose a T47 bottom bracket for my bike?
Frame width: 68 mm for external bearings, 85.5/86.5 mm for internal bearings.
Compatible cranksets: 24 mm (Shimano), 30 mm (Rotor), 29 mm (SRAM DUB).
5. Which T47 bottom bracket brands should I choose for a high-end bike?
Rotor: known for robustness and precision. CyclingCeramic: French-made bearings, unparalleled quality. Bikone: performance and customization, including the T47 UAE blue model used by Tadej Pogačar.