Originally Posted by
DiTBho
That's why they are "practically cross compatible" but it's also generally recommended if you make the change from one to another, you keep the new type thereafter, and don't switch up and back several times.
Thank you for the info - good stuff.
FWIW, I mentioned exactly this to a very knowledgeable long-time frame builder and general bike mechanic; he said his experience was that this wasn't a problem in practice. I am not disagreeing with you, just pointing out that it is not a universally-held opinion.