More involved triple to double conversion question:
02-16-16, 10:10 PM
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More involved triple to double conversion question:
I've got a 105 Shimano 5500 triple crank and I would like to use it for a project as a double, but I noticed that it has raised mounting pillars for the granny ring that may get in the way if I try to use the 109mm BB for a double. Would it be OK to just dremel off those pillars? I'll never use it as a triple, and it's barely worth anything to sell...
02-17-16, 12:15 AM
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I'd try it on your bike first. Then remove the triple mounting pillars if necessary. It should be fine.
02-17-16, 12:47 AM
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If you'd rather use a double, there are lots of potential trading partners on these forums. I might even have a double I'd be willing to swap for your triple -- I could use one to get me up some of the hills around here.
02-17-16, 07:23 AM
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Open to that! I have the BB for this, 68mm. I probably couldn't get so lucky, but need 70mm.
02-17-16, 06:10 PM
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Indeed. I almost don't want to say, but if you promise not to tell anyone... I'm going to throw these on my incoming Merckx frame until I can afford Campy. Embarrassing I know. But the parts will just be sitting there, and the frame all sad, wanting to be ridden!
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02-17-16, 08:51 PM
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I wouldn't bung up a perfectly good triple; I'd find a double and save the triple for when they come back into style.
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