Determining correct BB spindle length
02-11-21 | 03:58 AM
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Determining correct BB spindle length
I'm building-up my Galmozzi, and facing a quandary: how long should my BB spindle be? I get that it needs to be 70mm to fit the bearing race cups, but the extension beyond that escapes me. I'm fitting a Campag Record Strada crank-set (180mm), and a single 52-tooth Gipiemme chain-ring. The thickness of the arm where it fits over the spindle appears to be 26mm on the spider side, and 25mm on the other.
Also, crazy question: would a sealed BB like this one be a viable option? The price is kind of crazy low: https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Old-Sto...M/274455317335
Also, crazy question: would a sealed BB like this one be a viable option? The price is kind of crazy low: https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Old-Sto...M/274455317335
02-11-21 | 04:40 AM
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[/QUOTE]113mm[/QUOTE]
Thank you!
[/QUOTE]Absolutely. Can you find one 113mm?[/QUOTE]
hmmm...no, it seems that 115.5 is the only length they have it in. Oh well.
Thank you!
[/QUOTE]Absolutely. Can you find one 113mm?[/QUOTE]
hmmm...no, it seems that 115.5 is the only length they have it in. Oh well.
02-11-21 | 04:47 AM
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With a single chainring, you just need to worry about chainline and clearance.
Will it be geared in the back or fixed/single?
Will it be geared in the back or fixed/single?
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02-11-21 | 07:28 PM
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Oh and Stronglight 93 uses 118 for a double. It depends on the design of the crank and the dimension of the center of the rings from the mounting of the taper to get the right chain line.
BB shell size contributes too, in some cases.
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