HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
Not really much settling from me today, cleaned, lubricated it and fitted a bracket for a Garmin Varia taillight. I spent a few minutes playing/ pairing the light. I guess I'll only see on the road if the radar is any good.
What Have You Fettled Today?
- Thread starter threebikesmcginty
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I'm not sure to be honest as I know little about them and even spoke to Dolan and Brick Lane Cycles but they were quoting big money which I'm not prepared to pay on a bike that I bought cheap and have enjoyed tinkering with (except for the BB incident) myself. I will a buy decent BB but won't go overboard on the crank set. Not cheap and nasty though or 2nd hand either.
Reynard
Guru
- Location
- Cambridgeshire, UK
Forgive my ignorance on what may be an obvious question here but, why does a SS crank set have to be Axle length compatible (i.e - "suitable for a 103mm Axle length") ? Surely as long as the tapered end is the same (ISO/JIS) then it should fit on every axle length? I appreciate the importance of getting the Axle length right so that the chainline is correct but not how it affects the 'fit' of the crank set itselfSpa Cycles do some nice cranksets at a decent price.
Reynard
Guru
- Location
- Cambridgeshire, UK
Forgive my ignorance on what may be an obvious question here but, why does a SS crank set have to be Axle length compatible (i.e - "suitable for a 103mm Axle length") ? Surely as long as the tapered end is the same (ISO/JIS) then it should fit on every axle length? I appreciate the importance of getting the Axle length right so that the chainline is correct but not how it affects the 'fit' of the crank set itself
That was my thought as well. I just bought a triple with more teeth to replace a triple with too few teeth and simply bunged it on...
lazybloke
Ginger biscuits and cheddar
- Location
- Leafy Surrey
What do you use to keep your toaster so shiny?
The central bit (with the slots) on mine looks fine, but the ends are going really dull.
Nice one👍 Toast (and Jam) is an essential in my eyes?
It's the bits that fall in that always kill ours off.
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
Forgive my ignorance on what may be an obvious question here but, why does a SS crank set have to be Axle length compatible (i.e - "suitable for a 103mm Axle length") ? Surely as long as the tapered end is the same (ISO/JIS) then it should fit on every axle length? I appreciate the importance of getting the Axle length right so that the chainline is correct but not how it affects the 'fit' of the crank set itself
Single speed chains are not designed to flex side to side like that for derailleurs. Get the chain line out and you are likely to see many dropped chains.
I can understand the importance of Axle length if you have a Front Derailleur as it could hinder you changing from one chainring to another but if you only have one anyway then whats the reason? I thought changing my BB would be an easy job but the terminology and options are a minefield (BSA/ISO/JIS/68mm/73mm etc..)
However, I'm actually enjoying learning new things in a weird way.
Autosol and fine wire wool, ours is over 20 years old
Leaway2
Lycrist
- Location
- Manchester (Sale)
I replaced the BB30 bearings on my Cannondale.
removed.
I needed to make a press for my threaded bar as I did'nt have a washer big enough.
bearings in and Full speed ahead!
removed.
I needed to make a press for my threaded bar as I did'nt have a washer big enough.
bearings in and Full speed ahead!
Leaway2
Lycrist
- Location
- Manchester (Sale)
I "sort of" cleaned it on the back before I reinstalled it. I'm a lazy sod.
