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Old 08-10-10 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Jancouver
Is technically possible to use road crank on a mountain bike?
What kind of BB do I need for Shimano Ultegra or SRAM Rival road crank to replace my 07 Giant Yukon crank/BB?
You will almost certainly encounter chainstay interference with both the crank arms and the inner chain ring if you try using an external bearing type BB which cannot be adjusted for width.
If you use an older style square taper or Octalink, you have a chance by using a longer spindle.
You need a wider chainline anyway on an MTB than you will achieve with an external type road crankset.
The next issue you will face is getting a road derailleur to adjust out to work with a 50mm chainline. Some might do it, and some might not.
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