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    bottom bracket axle width on carlton

    hi at the moment is just frame well i read that if its 71mm bb shell then its non standard (i.e raleigh) - this pic is what side of my bb looks like im guessing that its 70s - heres pics of frame thank sam
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    bottom bracket axle width on carlton

    hi all just starting to build up a 70s carlton frame into single speed - luckily the axle has been changed from cottered to more modern axle so i should be fine with modern cranks on there - thing is i want to get a stronglight 46T chainset but it says it recommends axle width of 116mm. I...
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    advice on bike build project

    heh i see :) yep just trying to get them to post to me at the moment
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    advice on bike build project

    hi yep i did actually - how did u guess?
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    advice on bike build project

    hi yep it looks like it has BB in there at the moment - but yes i guess ill have to wait and measure it when it arrives thanks
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    advice on bike build project

    cranks hi again any ideas what cranks will fit on this frame? Still waiting for it to be delivered but want to order parts asap really. Anyone got any ideas or is it something i wont be able to tell until i measure the bb? cheers sam
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    advice on bike build project

    ah great thanks for info - that sheldonbrown site is great cheers sam
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    advice on bike build project

    hi all ive just bagged myself a vintage Carlton road frame on ebay for £21 - looking to build it up and i have very limited knowledge. I'm not going for single speed as too many hills in Wimbledon and my main question is regards to gears - any advice on how many gears, the size I should...
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