Drop bars on a Q45

[Black Hawk Down]

Is there any reason drop bars from an S40 or V20 couldn't be used on the new Q45? I want to transfer SRAM AXS road components to a Q45 and I'm so happy with the bars I currently have on the S40 and V20 bikes. I have two very nice places to put my hands, on the bar ends and on the brake hoods. I go back and forth.
@robertHoller

 

[Black Hawk Down]

While I'm at it, does anyone know the specs for the 2024 Q45 bottom bracket? I need to add one with new cranks. I will have a 1X12, 52X10 back and 40T front. SRAM AXS Rival drive train, hydraulic brakes and brifters. @robertHoller

 

[Flying Dutchman]

While I'm at it, does anyone know the specs for the 2024 Q45 bottom bracket? I need to add one with new cranks. I will have a 1X12, 52X10 back and 40T front. SRAM AXS Rival drive train, hydraulic brakes and brifters. @robertHoller

As far as I know it comes with square taper BB, however if you take that out you can replace it with English thread BB (BSA) - for SRAM that is the GXP or DUB depending on the crankset. Both are available as BSA. The Rival 1 crankset is GXP I believe.

 

[castlerobber]

Is there any reason drop bars from an S40 or V20 couldn't be used on the new Q45?

Reklined Rider put drop bars on his 2022 Q45.

ETA: I bought the Q45 from him today, 4/20/24.

 

[Black Hawk Down]

As far as I know it comes with square taper BB, however if you take that out you can replace it with English thread BB (BSA) - for SRAM that is the GXP or DUB depending on the crankset. Both are available as BSA. The Rival 1 crankset is GXP I believe.

Thanks!
I'm buying a used 2024 Q45 frameset so I don't think it will have the BB (don't have it yet). Good to know I can use a DUB or GXP. Not sure which crank I'll purchase yet.

 

[Black Hawk Down]

Reklined Rider put drop bars on his 2022 Q45.

Thanks. I'll look for his/her post.

 

[ReklinedRider]

Thanks. I'll look for his/her post.

I did. But I put them on 'upside down and backwards'. I'll see if I can load a photo. I don't see any reason you can't put them on 'normal' though.

 

[Black Hawk Down]

I did. But I put them on 'upside down and backwards'. I'll see if I can load a photo. I don't see any reason you can't put them on 'normal' though.View attachment 16982

Cool.

 

[castlerobber]

Thanks. I'll look for his/her post.

I had linked it. Click on "2022 Q45".

 

[Black Hawk Down]

Didn't notice that was a link. Thanks.

 

[Mathew Fy]

Didn't notice that was a link.

Easy mistake now. The forum had an update that makes links less noticeable. Also, now if you copy/paste a url, that gives a peak at that site.