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Old 08-18-16 | 09:05 PM
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FBinNY
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Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter

All other things being equal, a lower BB means a lower center of gravity, which most consider a good thing.

Other than the issue of changed tube lengths and angles (assuming head height is unchanged), the only potential problem is the rear wheel, seat tube clearance. If the BB is lowered along the axis of the seat tube, and chain stay lengths are adjusted accordingly, tire clearance won't be an issue, but it's something to watch.
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