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Is the square taper BB of Shimano the same size as of Campy?

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Old 03-29-08, 03:41 PM
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Is the square taper BB of Shimano the same size as of Campy?

Is the square taper BB of Shimano the same size as of Campy?

I am planning on replacing my Japnago Steel bike with a campy sealed BB...is it compatible with Shimano square taper cranksets?

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The master can explain it far better than I can:

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/bbtaper.html
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<cough> You're not supposed to, but you can. </cough>
<wink, wink> He might be onto something. <nudge, nudge>

Definitely not recommended however.

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