Thread: Figuring out compatibility
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Old 07-29-25 | 01:46 PM
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Pick your crank and THEN use the correct BB that fits. Older cranks tend to use longer spindles, so your odds of matching up aren't good.
Picking a crank to fit your current BB is basically backwards. Kind of like finding a tire and then buying something it fits.
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