Uh, does Phil make a 109?
Originally Posted by NNNN
I got a 108 JIS spindle. works fine because it's adjustable....though I admit the clearance between spider and chainstay is probably under a millimeter. I'm not sure if that's because of the spindle length though - the chainline is right on. frame might just be real tight right there.
No, that isn't a spindle issue. If your chainline is straight, there's nothing you can do short of shimming the cog and buying a longer spindle. All this 108 v. 111 debate affects is the non-drive side crank clearance (assuming a perfect chainline).