crankset question
09-10-06, 02:23 PM
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crankset question
hi, i,m planning to get a new crankset with BB, but dont know what size BB i should get for my bike. The set up i have right now is 8 speed drivetrain, would a 9 speed crankset work for my bike? What size BB should i get for my bike?
thanks for your help!!!
thanks for your help!!!
09-10-06, 03:09 PM
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The crankset basically drives what bottom bracket you need.
09-10-06, 04:28 PM
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What model bike? What year? Mucho info needed.....
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Originally Posted by JNG330
hi, i,m planning to get a new crankset with BB, but dont know what size BB i should get for my bike. The set up i have right now is 8 speed drivetrain, would a 9 speed crankset work for my bike? What size BB should i get for my bike?
thanks for your help!!!
thanks for your help!!!
Yes 9spd will work fine
See first answer
09-14-06, 03:27 PM
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thanks for your reply my bike is a 1996 giant cadex cfm3 the chainline is 49mm, 73mm shell width, and i am going to get a race face next lp crankset.
