Bicycle Mechanics - Octalink Compatible?

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heymickey

09-22-04, 08:26 AM

I was wondering if my Dura-Ace crank is Octalink compatible? What was the first year Octalink came out? The bike is a 1997 8-speed Trek.

Thanks,
Mick

sydney

09-22-04, 01:39 PM

I was wondering if my Dura-Ace crank is Octalink compatible? What was the first year Octalink came out? The bike is a 1997 8-speed Trek.

Thanks,
MickFirst road octalink was DA 9 speed in 97.

Rev.Chuck

09-22-04, 07:36 PM

Remove the bolt from the crank. Look in the hole. If it is square, NO. If it is circular with eight splines, YES

sydney

09-22-04, 08:16 PM

Remove the bolt from the crank. Look in the hole. If it is square, NO. If it is circular with eight splines, YESAnything that's original 8 speed isn't.

Rev.Chuck

09-22-04, 08:41 PM

True, but for some the ocular test works best.