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Replacing crankset: what is compatible with my bb/axle?

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    Byron
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    Replacing crankset: what is compatible with my bb/axle?

    Hello Mechanics.

    I'd like to replace my eight or ten-year old Shimano 105 triple crankset 172.5mm with a compatible one at 165mm. I don't want to spend $$$ on a new one--I want to ask around to see if someone has an "old" one sitting around that they aren't using--so I need to know what works with what.

    Are all Shimano triple cranksets compatible with my bb/axle or do they have to be from a certain time frame, certain axle hole size, certain axle shape, etc.?

    Are any other brand's cranksets compatible with my Shimano bb/axle?

    Thank you.

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