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new crank?

Old 04-12-06, 02:10 PM
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new crank?

I have a new crank that i would like to install. Should i change the bb as well?
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Old 04-12-06, 02:22 PM
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whats the old crank, whats the new crank, whats the bb you have now?
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it is an old road campy nuovo crank and bb. the new crank is a a miche primato
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I don't think you need a new bb. The taper on the cranks are the same. The spindle length might throw your chainline off a little, though you can redish your wheel or use some spacers.
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new crank. hee hee!

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new crank.
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