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Old 09-06-13 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ThermionicScott
Ah, I think it has way more to do with your cranks than whether they're sealed or cup-and-cone. The Silstar has dead-straight arms that require a long BB spindle for everything to clear...



...while the 105's I'm imagining are curved inward for more foot clearance, allowing a shorter spindle for the same chainline.

The winning reply. thanks. Now I can really​ rest easier.
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