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Do I need a new bottom bracket?

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Old 10-13-09 | 11:31 PM
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Do I need a new bottom bracket?
I'm turning a mountain bike into a single speed commuter. Ordered new cranks (origin8 something or the other single speed) because the left side crank is loose and wobbles. The bottom bracket looks fine, but how do I know for sure?
And if I need a new bb how do I know what length to get? Going to be running a 47 tooth chainring so it's pretty large.
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Old 10-13-09 | 11:35 PM
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Did you try tightening the crank bolt down?
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Old 10-13-09 | 11:52 PM
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Sure did. The inside of the crank where it mates to the bb is clearly distorted and out of shape though so it did no good. So I ordered the new cranks. Just need to know about the bb now.
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Old 10-13-09 | 11:55 PM
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An AL crank is not going to wear out a steel spindle. You get new cranks, put them on and torque to spec and ride.
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Old 10-14-09 | 12:02 AM
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That is what I was hoping to hear!

Thanks for the quick response guys.
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