BB axle lenght for triple chainset

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  • Hi

    I've a lovely Record Sprint that was given to me by a mate and I want to put on a Campag Mirage triple (to ease my knees) but I don't know how long the axle needs to be for a nice chain line. The BB shell is 68mm (maybe 69mm but I think that's because of the paint work)
    Can anyone please help?

    Cheers

    pea

  • i think it's a 68x111mm

  • aye, 111mm

  • Thanks guys :)

  • 111mm symmetrical is the current Campag standard for lower-end doubles. I think you want a 115mm for a triple, but you should double-check.

    Check what tools you may need for the fitting too, as there are several.

  • 111 does for triples too, unless it's a modern frame with a fat seat-tube. Xenon/Mirage/Veloce all use the same tool.

  • May as well get whatever gives the best chainline though if you have the choice.

    The bottom end Veloce, etc. seem to be using 6-notch tools, but some of the others like the Centaur have the multi-spline tool that is shared with the cassette.

    The Tifosi units are for Shimano tools FWIW, despite being advertised as "Campag compatible".

  • I have a campag mirage triple on my bike - it's 111mm

  • rtfm.......online

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