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The distance between the bicycle centerline and the center of the crank. Can also refer to the distance to the center of the cassette. A drivetrain will be designed around a certain chainline. The advent of disc brakes has caused drop bar bike chainlines to move outward slightly.

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English vs Italian bottom bracket - chainline considerations

The 1mm difference in chainline due to a 2mm difference in spindle length is almost negligible for most riding, particularly for bikes with a derailleur. …
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