BB86 Ceramic Bottom Brackets: The Ultimate Upgrade for Your Bike

The BB86 standard, with an 86 mm width and a 41 mm internal diameter, is one of the most widely used systems in high-end cycling today. It is adopted by many prestigious brands, offering high performance while ensuring compatibility with a wide range of modern cranksets. Check out our World Tour bike bottom bracket guide.

BB86-Compatible Frames

Many bike manufacturers use the BB86 standard for their frames due to its benefits in stiffness and weight. If your bike is from one of the following brands, it is highly likely that it uses a BB86 bottom bracket:

• Canyon: Aeroad, Ultimate, Endurace.
• Scott: Addict, Foil.
• Giant: TCR, Defy, Propel.
• Lapierre: Xelius, Pulsium.
• Bianchi: Oltre, Infinito, Aria.
• Cube: Litening, Agree.
• Ridley: Fenix, Noah.
• BMC: Teammachine, Roadmachine.
• Merida: Scultura, Reacto.

Perfect Compatibility with the 3 Major Crankset Standards

BB86 ceramic bottom brackets are designed to work seamlessly with the three most popular crankset standards:

• Shimano 24 mm: Perfect for Ultegra and Dura-Ace groupsets. Ceramic bearings provide exceptional smoothness and reduce fatigue during long rides.
• Rotor 30 mm: Designed to maximize stiffness while minimizing weight. Cranksets like the Rotor Aldhu Carbon are ideal for riders seeking the ultimate balance between weight and power.
• SRAM DUB 29 mm: Known for their versatility, DUB cranksets are simple yet efficient. Our BB86 ceramic bottom brackets ensure enhanced durability even in demanding conditions.

Why Choose a BB86 Ceramic Bottom Bracket?

• Exceptional Smoothness: Ceramic bearings drastically reduce friction, improving pedaling efficiency.
• Superior Durability: Designed to last much longer than steel bearings, even in tough conditions.
• Simple and Precise Installation: With exact dimensions and built-in protection sleeves (on certain models), installation is quick and ensures perfect alignment.
• Wide Compatibility: Whether you're using Shimano, Rotor, or SRAM, our BB86 ceramic bottom brackets are designed to meet your needs.

Our Top Picks

• CyclingCeramic BB86 Shimano: The ideal choice for Shimano Ultegra and Dura-Ace cranksets.
• CyclingCeramic BB86 41/30: Designed for Rotor 30 mm cranksets, with built-in protection.
• Bikone DCTech BB86-92: A great value-for-money option, compatible with multiple standards.

Upgrade your pedaling efficiency today by investing in a high-quality BB86 ceramic bottom bracket. Whether you're riding a Canyon Aeroad, a Scott Addict, or a Bianchi Oltre, these bottom brackets are designed to maximize your performance.