Originally Posted by
avhed
I have a Veloce 115.5 bottom bracket given to me. What is its application (being so long)?
Triple crank set uses longer spindles.
Oh and Stronglight 93 uses 118 for a double. It depends on the design of the crank and the dimension of the center of the rings from the mounting of the taper to get the right chain line.
BB shell size contributes too, in some cases.