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    Gary In Va
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    I trying to install a 105 crankset on my cross frame. The recommended bb for this crankset is a
    68/109. I installed one that size and the big ring comes into contact with the chainstay. This is a
    splined bb/crank. I see that the road splined bbs are all about this size. Will the XTR bb fit this
    crankset so I could get maybe a 116 spacing?

    Gary in VA

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  2. Sheldon Brown
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    Gary in VA said:

    I trying to install a 105 crankset on my cross frame. The recommended bb for this crankset is a
    68/109. I installed one that size and the big ring comes into contact with the chainstay. This is
    a splined bb/crank. I see that the road splined bbs are all about this size. Will the XTR bb fit
    this crankset so I could get maybe a 116 spacing?

    Yes, that will work. Something cheaper that might also work would be to put a spacer washer or two
    under the right side bottom bracket retaining ring.

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  3. Qui Si Parla Ca
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    gary-<< I trying to install a 105 crankset on my cross frame. The recommended bb for this crankset
    is a 68/109. I installed one that size and the big ring comes into contact with the chainstay.

    Not uncommon-try a XTR of 113 or 116mm or a 118mm triple BB-

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    (303)440-3535 vecchios.comvecchios.com "Ruote convenzionali costruite eccezionalmente bene"

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