Need 1991 ariel or similar alien BB spec

[Thunderchild]

Just purchased a steel 90 Nishiki Ariel frame in great condition. I have been plowing through the archives and internet with no luck so far. Anyone have the specs for the original BB spindle width for this frame?

Thanks
Thunderchild

 

[NeilM]

BB Spindle width will be dictated by what chainset you use.

If you are using something standard, like Shimano, then a quick look on Sheldon Brown's web site should give the the width you need for your chainset.

If, as I did recently, you use something like Middleburn that Sheldon does not list, then you will have to work out the chainline.... which is also explained on Sheldon's site