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Old 07-14-12 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by nicoth
That's true, but I'm too neurotic to ignore it.

The omniums are designed so that the left crank arm butts up against the splined part on the spindle, so I don't see any way to use a spacer without putting too much pressure on the bearings.
The spacers aren't for adjusting chainline or overcoming clearance issues. Using them will prevent the non-drive side crank arm from being seted properly on the spindle when tightened to the corrct torque - and crush your bearings in the process.

Best of luck with your neurosis.

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