Originally Posted by
fietsbob
Octalink is Shimano exclusively , there is no cheaper version . because of the Patent and its defense.
I got a Crankset that uses an Octalink BBs .. compatibility, but they paid a license for the Use.
You need another of the same .. try your bike shop, they access parts for repairs on non current bikes.
Bob's new cross to bear:
"Support your LBS, y'all"
read the OP, Bob
the exalted bike shop
in their infinite wisdom
told OP: "go hang"
OP, buy a new crank. Octalink was a horrific turd; I'm glad that "standard" has finally been buried in the catbox.