Thread: Changing from triple crankset to double
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Old 08-16-15 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Marcus_Ti
Because MTB wheels have 135mm axle widths, whereas road is standard at 130mm. Shimano crammed 11 speeds onto the body by needing to redish the 10spd wheel and a longer freehub body.
Thanks.

Are there any moves underway to make the road axle width standard be 135?

BTW, that is a very sweet looking kitty in your avatar.
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