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Chain line

hettieboghettiebog Posts: 2
edited April 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi
I have a
Truvativ Howitzer XR Bottom Bracket
68/73mm . How do i tell if its a 51mm or a 56mm chain line please
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  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    two ways. measure it or see what it says on the axel when you take it out.

    chain line is the distance from the center of the down tube to the center of the drive ring(s).
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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