Originally Posted by
rothenfield1
How rational and civil of you to point that out. ‘Damn you Canadians for making sense once again.’
This chainline BB length thing has always perplexed moi. I had imagined that there would be some sort of magical formula that someone would have come up with years ago. But, if there is, I haven't found it. I guess it is just one of those things that you have to play around with until you get it right. Reminds me of my wife and how we've stayed married.
I'm not Canadian. I live here:
http://www.cityofvancouver.us/ , the "other" Vancouver. In fact, I grew up in California, which makes me an "invader" here.
Back in my bike shop days, customizing bottom bracket length was often discussed. The relative importance of "Q" factor, chainstay dimpling, chainline, and ankle clearance were weighed against each other. Sometimes I think we've lost some of that with the one-size-fits-all two-piece cranks.