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[Closed] square taper axle length for middle burn crank?

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i have a nice On One titanium mtb frame. the bottom bracket threads are banjaxed. i used a velo orange threadless bb. it worked really well even though i had to guess the axle length . the bearings are now starting to go so i need to replace. can anyone tell me the correct axle length i should be ordering? using a triple middleburn crankset
thanks
btw it was a 26" frame, now transformed into a great 'gravel bike' with 700 wheels and 35mm cx tyres


 
Posted : 20/10/2017 9:09 pm
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113mm - gives a 48mm chainline for triple.


 
Posted : 20/10/2017 9:29 pm
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+1 113mm for typical 47.5mm chainline.


 
Posted : 20/10/2017 9:38 pm
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might it depend how big a chainring the OP is planning to use ?


 
Posted : 20/10/2017 9:42 pm
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If the velo orange ones are the same as the yst one i reckon you can get the bearings off and replaced usinga bearing splitter which looks alit like a headrace remiver but cheaper....


 
Posted : 20/10/2017 10:42 pm
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thanks very much guys, i think i bought a 110 the last time and thought it was a bit tight, so 113 makes sense.
i'll buy a 113 anyway and then have a go at replacing the bearings for a spare. you help is much appreciated.


 
Posted : 21/10/2017 5:27 am
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A while back I found that using a 113 with a top swing mech and a Middleburn crank didn't allow the mech to come in enough for the lower gears and I had to use a 118. Possibly that was on a late 90's steel Kona frame!! Normally crank manufacturers will specify an axle length. Finding that info can be tricky though!!


 
Posted : 21/10/2017 11:35 am