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03-16-14, 12:34 PM

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twocicle

Clipless in Coeur d'Alene

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Originally Posted by chojn1

Regarding the drive train, I have on order an FSA SLK Force compact crankset (50/34). The 172.5mm length of the cranks matches the current front and rear tandem crankset. The plan is to replace the right cranks with this set. This will eliminate the need for modifying the driveline, or the extended derailleur clamp. This is a little unfortunate, as I will not be testing my new carbon derailleur clamp.

Are you certain a normal/single crank axle will mate with your left side tandem crank?

AFAIK the splines are different.

Last edited by twocicle; 03-16-14 at 02:50 PM.

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