Originally Posted by
tigerdog
I've not used cartridge types in the past - can a symmetrical spindle of the correct length be adjusted for offset and chainline when using a cartridge bottom bracket? That might be the simplest course if I want something new.
You either put a spacer under the right cup to shift it in the direction that is longer, which is the drive side. Or you get a symmetrical spindel that is longer on the non-drive side so your drive side length is correct for chainline. Either is legit, but the first one only works reliably with cartridge BBs because there is no NDS lockring.