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Old 03-25-07 | 06:31 PM
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my 2007 Madison has a Truvativ Cartridge square taper 68x108 bottom bracket... i was told that if I want to use BMX cranks all I need to find is a euro BB...true? I was looking at this one - think it'll work?
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why would you want to use bmx cranks?
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why would you want to use bmx cranks?
'cause I have a profile bmx chainring.
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Old 03-25-07 | 06:36 PM
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yes the cranks you linked will be fine
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'cause I have a profile bmx chainring.
fair enough.
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Old 03-25-07 | 06:41 PM
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chainrings are usually cheaper then BBs.
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Old 03-25-07 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by dommer
chainrings are usually cheaper then BBs.
true enough. but it's a cool orange profile chainring. I like the look plus it should be fairly indestructible.
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