Old 04-23-24, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Aardwolf
Trying a new BB for size on a newly painted frame.
Decided to tighten the crank bolt before checking the clearance to get an accurate measurement.
Through the paint on the chain stay down to the metal.

BB works perfectly with a 3mm spacer: 2 mm gap instead of -1mm.
Chain stay paint fixed 3 months later..
Test fit crank. Looks like lots of chainstay clearance. Tighten it down - and where did that chainstay clearance go?
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