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Old 03-21-08 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by kidamnesiac
nice post mander

stupid question-when doing a conversion, is it safe to assume that the original bottom bracket size for the double chain wheel/cassette will be the appropriate size for the fixed final product?
Often the inside chain ring on a road double will give you a good chain line with a 42mm hub. Check out Sheldon's BB database linked above. Also, the Bob's Garage videos on FGG give a pretty good tutorial with pictures on how to measure and adjust chain line.
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