Old 09-08-10 | 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris_W
Chainline for the triple crank is 45mm, which is where the middle ring lies. Chainline for the double crank should be 43.5mm, which is where the point in between the two rings lies. Assuming that the chainring spacing (distance between middle of the two rings) is 6mm between the 2 rings on your triple, then you'd now have a chainlin of 48mm (45 + 3/2). You therefore need to move the crank in by 4.5mm (48 - 43.5). To achieve this, you would need a BB that is 9mm shorter (4.5 x 2), and so the 109.5mm (118.5 - 9) would be ideal. However, perform some of these measurements yourself and redo the calculations if necessary. I would not expect that you'd have any frame clearance issues with the rings or the inner mounting studs.
Wow, excellent answer. Thank you!
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