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Originally Posted by JSNYC
p.s. does it matter on which end of the eccentric the spindle/BB cups are (top or bottom of the cylinder)? If I target the crank spindle for centering position relative to top tube, there is more eccentric bb material on bottom or top (depending on which way I turn the spanner wrench), which affects my saddle height one way or the other. I wouldn't think either position has much, if any, effect on performance of the chain (sloping slightly up or down).
If you ride particularly long cranks, may want to position bb axle UP, to gain ground clearance from pedal strike.
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