Old 02-28-23, 07:42 AM
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mrmb if you're asking about it, I presume it's because you're concerned about the paintwork. No judgement here...I would be also. I guess I'd ask myself what the costs are in just spacing the chainring over a little bit. I think someone suggested gaining a mil or two with a crank spacer, or even a slightly longer spindle. I understand the concern about Q-factor, but I don't think your legs, knees, or body will notice an extra couple of millimeters (my fat bike has a 168mm spindle in a 100mm bottom bracket!). I think I'd personally spend the 30 bucks now (or less if you use a thin spacer) to know you won't have any problems in the future.
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