Originally Posted by jimmuller

Hmm. I'm not sure about that LBS guy's comment. It sounds too pat. There are a lot of variables. The real questions are: Where in the crank/BB assembly is the play occurring? In the BB itself or in the joint(s) between spindle and arm(s)? If you pull the spindle out do the bearings appear to be riding at the correct height? Might the BB bearings just need careful adjustment? Do the bearing cups thread into the BB shell with sufficient threads? Is the chainline reasonably close or do the rings need to be moved in or out?