Originally Posted by
3alarmer
...there will be a recommended spindle length for your new, triple crankset. This should be the ideal length, that will mount your crank far enough outboard so the inner chain rings clear the chain stay, but not so far out as to throw off the chain line to an unworkable degree. If you're using an older triple, there might be some spindle end taper differences that you need to consider.
I appreciate the reply.
I'm looking at cranksets on ebay, and the recommended spindle length is nowhere to be found. Is this something I can measure? Also, "spindle end taper differences" sounds scary.
Is this doable by a non-mechanic? I may need to find something else to do with my time and money
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