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Converting a Schwinn Varsity, what crankset with a 110mm BB?

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Old 07-20-08, 01:30 PM
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Converting a Schwinn Varsity, what crankset with a 110mm BB?

Yes, yes. i know its useless to convert it, so i don't want to hear it from anybody.

i already bought the FMF conversion kit and BB (110x68 un26) and i just need a set of cranks that'll give it a decent chainline (i have Velocities with formula hubs if that helps)
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Off the top of the head, IRO cranks call for a 110 BB.
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ohhh... i forgot to mention im on a budget so the cheaper the better, this is not going to be my main bike.

so far ive been looking at sugino xd's and origin8's. anyway to make these work? spacers maybe?
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Why did you buy the bottom bracket before the crank?
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Originally Posted by JiveTurkey
Why did you buy the bottom bracket before the crank?
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Seriously.
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people doing the same conversion recommended 110mm so i just took their word for it. i just assumed it has something to do with the conversion.

Back to the TOPIC.
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will this work?

https://cgi.ebay.com/BLACK-TRACK-FIXE...QQcmdZViewItem

the origin8 website says it uses a 103 bb but the ebay site says 110. im kinda looking for an all silver one.
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