Thread: Rebuilding the rear triangle with a lower BB height.
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Old 02-03-13, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Barrettscv
Mine measures 72mm, the catalog may not be 100% accurate do to a number of reasons.
Bingo- The printed specs are for marketing purposes only. "Subject to change without notice" is the usual, and needed clause.

I do agree with John T about the practibility of this project. I dissagree with the claim that replacing/rebuilding the rear end is a fraction of the cost of a new frame. Well it is a fraction, but how small of the new frame is the debate. At $100+ per tube before paint I can see a $800+ (don't forget the drop out cost and any braze ons wanted) bill to get something that is still a comprise. Andy.
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