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From: Central Maryland
Bikes: 1949 Hercules Kestrel, 1950 Norman Rapide, 1970 Schwinn Collegiate, 1972 Peugeot UE-8, 1976 Raleigh Sports, 1977 Raleigh Sports, 1977 Jack Taylor Tandem, 1984 Davidson Tandem, 2010 Bilenky "BQ" 650B Constructeur Tandem, 2011 Linus Mixte
Yes, cartridge style BB's are simple to install and robust. For cranks, square taper would be suitable, but if you're changing the BB anyway, you can use most anything. Pick the cranks and then a compatible BB or pick the BB and then compatible cranks. EIther way, you should be fine.