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since the earliest days of BB30 in around 2000, a threaded sleeve type adapter has been available. these are pressed in with loctite, and convert the BB to BSA, so any threaded BB system can be used, including GXP. I'd consider this a semi-permanent solution although the sleeve may be pressed out with care. also reliable. SRAM and FSA make this type.
a simpler answer is Wheels Man. or Problem Solvers adapter which leaves the existing BB30 bearings in place and presses delrin cups into them, which sleeve down and space out at the same time to fit a GXP crank. advantage is simplicity, and easier to remove if it doesn't work out. disadvantage is that it relies on the existing bearings being nice and tight in the frame. if they were squeaking before, this won't help.
suggest you google "BB30 adapter" and you will see what I mean.
Vendors like Wiggle sell both types.
a simpler answer is Wheels Man. or Problem Solvers adapter which leaves the existing BB30 bearings in place and presses delrin cups into them, which sleeve down and space out at the same time to fit a GXP crank. advantage is simplicity, and easier to remove if it doesn't work out. disadvantage is that it relies on the existing bearings being nice and tight in the frame. if they were squeaking before, this won't help.
suggest you google "BB30 adapter" and you will see what I mean.
Vendors like Wiggle sell both types.