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Old 04-23-26 | 10:10 AM
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Bikes: Airborne "Carpe Diem", Motobecane "Mirage", Trek 6000, Strida 2, Dahon "Helios XL", Dahon "Mu XL", Tern "Verge S11i"

Be aware that this is probably an Octalink "Version 1", which was not in use for very long. It was replaced by "Version 2", and the two are not interchangeable. See THIS.
I have Octalink V1 on my Airborne, and since I like the bike and plan to keep it, I have been acquiring spare parts. It was nearly impossible to find a new bottom bracket, but I was able to locate a "New Old Stock" one. I may never live long enough to need to replace the BB, but I'm set.
Anyway, just so you know.

EDIT: Also, Octalink is a very nice interface (even V1). I've had my cranks off several times and replacing them is easy and predictable. Square taper isn't bad though.
EDIT 2: Mine's a triple too. I'm keeping it... I don't use the small ring much, but I'm not getting any younger!

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