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04-14-08 | 02:09 PM

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HELP ! Bottom Bracket Question

I am converting a MTB to SS I have a Surley 135mm hub, the bottom bracket shell is 2 11/16" wide,
my crank arms are .75" thick ( square tappered ) what length bottom bracket do I need?

Sorry for the simple question but I am new at this......thanks......DK

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04-14-08 | 02:13 PM

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it depends on what crank you have. so what crank do you have?

sheldon has a nice database of BB sizes

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