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Old 04-02-20 | 02:47 PM
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Bikes: Lynskey GR300, Lynskey Backroad, Litespeed T6, Lynskey MT29, Burley Duet

Originally Posted by jlaw
As mentioned, I used a SRAM MTB crankset with the GPX threaded external bottom bracket on a mid-1980's Trek road frame originally spaced at 126 mm that I simply spread by hand to 130 mm when I insert the 10 speed rear wheel. I installed the BB as instructed and didn't do anything fancy with the shims - there is no shim on the drive side of my bike.

Even with all that the bike shifts crisply using a 10 speed indexed down tube shifter. No noticeable problems with chain line until I try to use the 39-32 or 26-11 combinations. 18 out of 20 combos work just fine.

If the Lynskey frame is spaced at 130 or 135 in back then, as Lynskey told you, then you should have many workable options. To be certain it would help to figure the actual chain line of your desired set-up prior to purchase.
The Lynskey Gravel Bike uses a 142 thru axle. That normally translates into 135 inside spacing. With every build I have done chainline has been a mystery.
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