NJS of LFGSS

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tbs in reply to @psg1ben

I think a bb will be just as strong as those expensive spacers?

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psg1ben in reply to @tbs

I haven't seen those spacers so can't say for sure but I imagine they fill the space out rather than concentrating all of the forces through a small point. People brake bigger parts. Given the thickness the bb has to be to allow the nut to fit onto the dropout it probably wouldn't be up to it. I mean, I suppose you could get away with slower/smooth rides. I wouldn't want to ride through London potholes on a regular basis like that...

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tbs in reply to @psg1ben

You may be right, i just can't picture a ball bearing ever cracking. Also there won't even be any real force on the bb unless the thing holding the wheel in place slips which I've never experienced even with a quick release, never mind a track nut!