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Old 05-10-07, 05:59 PM
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I was just curious. Would it be possible to switch out my current Octalink BB with the new outboard BB? If so, what other components do I also need to change out (i.e. Crank)?

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Originally Posted by liubhs02
I was just curious. Would it be possible to switch out my current Octalink BB with the new outboard BB? If so, what other components do I also need to change out (i.e. Crank)?

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Yup, you got it right. The BB tube threading standards for English and Italian remain the same. You just need a new BB, crankset, and (maybe) a spacer. Necessary spacers will usually come with the new components.
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