Originally Posted by
fietsbob
Same bearing to bearing cartridge width , different axle lengths ,
and of course standard BB shells , range from a width of 68 to 73mm ,
(without getting into the fat-bike types that are even wider)
I know, but I wouldn't be happy with my bike in the OP's condition. I realize that it's completely fine functionally, but it would just bother me to have so much exposed thread, especially if this were a "premium" component I was using.