bottom bracket spindle length

loudog
loudog Posts: 136
edited May 2015 in Workshop
Im building my first road bike.

I want a single chainring at the front. So I ordered these
[url][/url] http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/70S-Clas ... RTM1793433[/url]

Think ill have a 7-8 speed cassette. I need a 68mm bottom bracket but what spindle length would be best?

I was planning on getting a 188mm spindle length, purely because its in the middle of those available.

Any help much appreciated
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  • keezx
    keezx Posts: 1,322
    Guess you mean 118 mm.
    Could be fine for cranks without offset, but measurements are better.
  • loudog
    loudog Posts: 136
    Sorry yes, 118mm was what I meant. Am I bet to wait for a rear wheel and cassette and then take a measurement?
    It matters not, win or lose, it's how you ride the bike
  • keezx
    keezx Posts: 1,322
    Yes, and you have also to consider the clearance of cranks-chainstays., so gambling might work but can end up in buying twice...

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