Shimano/Campy BB and crank
06-23-06, 06:17 PM
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Shimano/Campy BB and crank
Will a Campy Veloce square taper crank properly fit a Shimano 105 Square taper BB? Are the tapers the same length and degree of taper?
06-24-06, 04:38 AM
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Originally Posted by BoSoxYacht
Will a Campy Veloce square taper crank properly fit a Shimano 105 Square taper BB? Are the tapers the same length and degree of taper?
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06-25-06, 08:44 AM
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The degree of taper (2°) is the same for JIS (Shimano and most others) and ISO (Campy mostly) spindles but the starting dimension is not. ISO tapers start at a slightly smaller width. However, the manufacturing tolerances in the bb and cranks often allow them to be used interchanably if the demands aren't too high.
Theoretically, it's a bad idea. Practically, it often works ok. That said, buy the right bb.
Theoretically, it's a bad idea. Practically, it often works ok. That said, buy the right bb.
