Originally Posted by
Ramblin Man
I will be replacing my crankset on my 2011 Surly Long Haul Trucker 56cm.My bike has around 8000 miles on it and I think its time for a change.My stock bottom bracket is 68x118mm and the crank 26,36,48 with 175mm crank arms.The crank I am getting is the the Velo Orange Grand cru 110 triple 24,34,48 with 175mm arms.My question is,at the VO website they recommend a 68x124 mm BB for most bikes but will that work for my set up.Im worried i'll have a problem finding a BB that'll will work.
VO sells their own branded BB in 124mm, so I don't think you'll have a problem finding a BB. Whether it's the best fit to your LHT is another issue, but VO should know since it's their crankset. The crankset manufacturer normally specifies BB spindle length required to maintain proper chainline. Still sometimes a little trial and error is required.
I don't have an aversion to VO parts, as I have VO fenders on two bikes, but IMO some of them are overpriced. Have you considered a Sugino XD600 crankset? XD600 was std equipment on the LHT from 2004 until Surly/QBP switched to the cheaper Andel in 2009.
The XD600 & Shimano UN55 cost half as much as a VO GC crankset and BB, saving $116 purchased from AEBike. I'm not trying to promote AEBike but I have bought from them many times over 15 years and they ship fast (and free >$50) and have low prices. Note that you get a 5% discount at AEBike on your
first order only after registering, and I'm quoting 5% discounted prices.
Another 16 bux for a 24t granny swap if that is one of your objectives.
http://www.aebike.com/Sugino-XD600-9...ed_p_7295.html
http://www.aebike.com/Shimano-UN55-6...t_p_42514.html
http://www.aebike.com/Sugino-24t-x-7...er_p_7336.html
http://www.aebike.com/Sugino-34t-x-1...er_p_7341.html