[Midget]

I just fell like saying hi to all the 's out there, and also a quick question. I'm riding a '02 Cannondale Jekyll 800, and was wondering if the bottom bracket is the standard size? I'm planning on upgrading to some truvativ gigapipe BB and some hussefelt triple cranks, but Cannondale has some funky sizing, so I decided to check with the experts. thanks for all the replies in advance!

 

[CinderChk]

Welcome!
Sorry I have no idea about your question though

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Welcome to da .

There ain't no such thing as a "standard" BB size.

Try posting your question in the Mechanics Q&A section and someone who's familiar with Crack'n'Fail will provide an answer.

J

 

[Midget]

Thank you for the replies and welcomes. I might have found the answer to my question, but it never told me the length I need for the bottom bracket. once again, thanks for the welcomes.

 

[Fredzilla]

I have a Jekyll as well and changed out the BB and cranks with XT stuff... you're right, Cdale does use a funky size BB, but you can replace it with another size without any problems (I think it was the next length BB). If you want to make sure, yank your cranks and BB and measure the one you've got...

I just had to make some adjustments to the high/low setscrews on the front deraileur and everything works great now.

...I looked to see if I kept the box my BB came in, but I must have tossed it - sorry!

 

[Fredzilla]

I'm pretty sure it was the 68x113....

 

[Midget]

Thanks monkey_mullet, that really helps! Last time i tried removing the bottom bracket, I forgot to get a measurement, which is really stupid because that's why I took it off. Not my brightest moment.

 

[Serial Midget]

Midgets Rock!!!

 

[Midget]

Midgets do rock!

 

[mrbigisbudgood]

Midgets really do rock.

 

[SwisSlesS]

"Short people got no reason to live."

 

[Midget]

except to mountain bike!

 

[RhinofromWA]

You can mix with the vetran 's Mr Midget.

We won't bite........except Serial Midget. You have to keep ateast one eye on him.

 

[Fredzilla]

midgets with mullets can be particularly wiley....

 

[builder666]

Originally posted by Serial Midget
Midgets Rock!!!

Welcome!!! I know this has been posted before, but here's the proof midgets do rock.

 

[Midget]

lol, great picture! I think I might use that on a christmas card or something. Thanks for the heads up on serial midget being a biter, I'll be watching out for him from now on.

 

[Repack]

Originally posted by Midget
I just fell like saying hi to all the 's out there, and also a quick question. I'm riding a '02 Cannondale Jekyll 800, and was wondering if the bottom bracket is the standard size? I'm planning on upgrading to some truvativ gigapipe BB and some hussefelt triple cranks, but Cannondale has some funky sizing, so I decided to check with the experts. thanks for all the replies in advance!

I believe the width is 68mm, though it might be 73mm. As for spindle length, the ISIS stuff comes in a fairly limited size range. What dictates spindle length is frame/swing arm clearance. At one point, spindle length was dictated by chain line, but things are more standardized now. If you already have an ISIS bb, I would start with the same size spindle. Your best bet would probobly be to call Cannondale and ask if their frames require longer spindles. I know very little about them. Fuels, Sugars, and Gig Hits are examples of bikes that need longer spindles to avoid things hitting the frame.

 

[Drunken_Ninja]

W3LCOM3 U N3WBEI