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Old 01-12-11 | 02:33 PM
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Alan@TreeFort
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Originally Posted by CACycling
No. BB spindle length is determined by the crankset, not the frame. You'd need to find what BB spindle length that crankset requires. Might need to change the FD and shifter to doubles as well.
This is true, but you can generally fudge it if you are not ready to switch out the shifters and derailleur. Front shifting is not ideal, but it can work. You will set the limit screws higher with a double, restricting the shifter to 2 clicks instead of 3. Depending on the shfiter/deralleur/crank combo, it may not work. But its worth a shot if you aren't ready to switch those parts out yet.
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