Sneak Peek: The deity Spanish Armada BB

It is no secret that the anticipated deity Cryptkeeper and Streetsweeper frames utilize a Spanish bottom bracket...and for good reason. Not only is a Spanish BB system far more durable than a Euro, it is also lighter than both Euro and MID BB systems. One of the many things that make our discipline specific frames unique is the fact that they use a modified Spanish Bottom Bracket. Instead of the BB shell being 68mm wide...it is 73mm wide to allow for added tire clearance and coupled with our unique stay brace design, the ability to slam the back end tight.

The upcoming deity Spanish Armada BB kit is tailored specifically for our frames, works with any 73mm wide Spanish BB shell, and will be available in polished black, red, apple green, and purple anodized finishes with laser logos. Fully machined from 6061 T6 aluminum and featuring heat treated Spanish Bearings, extensive machining to remove every excess gram possible, the deity Armada BB is an essential tool in the building of your upcoming deity Cryptkeeper or Streetsweeper build. You can expect to read more details when they become available late March.

Do not fret though...if you prefer not to run the Armada BB Kit in one of our frames, there are multiple 73mm wide Spanish BB kits on the market and you can even use any standard 68mm wide Spanish BB kit. Even though many other Spanish BB Kits are designed for a 68mm shell...they all come with additional spacers, so all that you need to do is add a 5mm spacer between the bearings during installation and your set up will be complete. It is incredibly simple and allows you to use any Spanish BB from any manufacturer.

Nevertheless, if you want your bike to be sexy...we would recommend sticking with the Armada. Stay posted to the deity Mania Blog and our Facebook page for future product images as there are a lot of new projects in the works right now with deity!