Hollowtech-2 Crankset Axle Length
03-06-12, 09:18 AM
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Hollowtech-2 Crankset Axle Length
I am trying to install the Shimano Alfine crankset into my Soma Juice 29er. As you can see from the pic, the crank's axle length (68mm) is too short. The bb shell width of the frame is 73mm, and this is a Shimano HT-2 crankset. Maybe I need a different crankset, but I am thinking this crankset/frame combination might work because I've seen pics of the crank installed in this frame. I'll attach pics for reference. Please let me know if I am explaining this clearly, and thanks for helping.
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is there an off chance that the crankset is a special order for 73mm shells?
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I can't tell from the picture, but do you have shims installed between the BB shell and the BB Cup? If so, remove those.
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is there an off chance that the crankset is a special order for 73mm shells?
03-06-12, 11:27 AM
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OTOH, You might just get the MTB crankset for the 73 wide BB shell,
then set it up as a single speed ,
by buying a different set of chainring, and a chainguard ..
given the BB axle is part of the right crank arm these days, on the latest designs..
then set it up as a single speed ,
by buying a different set of chainring, and a chainguard ..
given the BB axle is part of the right crank arm these days, on the latest designs..
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OTOH, You might just get the MTB crankset for the 73 wide BB shell,
then set it up as a single speed ,
by buying a different set of chainring, and a chainguard ..
given the BB axle is part of the right crank arm these days, on the latest designs..
then set it up as a single speed ,
by buying a different set of chainring, and a chainguard ..
given the BB axle is part of the right crank arm these days, on the latest designs..
03-06-12, 02:34 PM
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There are two different type Alfine crankset.
Single and double chain guard type. Double chain guard type has 9.5mm longer axle.
If you remove inner chainguard and 1 spacer it fits 73mm shell.
https://techdocs.shimano.com/media/te...9830637968.pdf
Single and double chain guard type. Double chain guard type has 9.5mm longer axle.
If you remove inner chainguard and 1 spacer it fits 73mm shell.
https://techdocs.shimano.com/media/te...9830637968.pdf
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There are two different type Alfine crankset.
Single and double chain guard type. Double chain guard type has 9.5mm longer axle.
If you remove inner chainguard and 1 spacer it fits 73mm shell.
Single and double chain guard type. Double chain guard type has 9.5mm longer axle.
If you remove inner chainguard and 1 spacer it fits 73mm shell.
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