Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - chainline opinions.

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kyle!
05-07-07, 07:22 PM
so, i'm not too savvy with chainline stuff, but does this looks bad? if so i'll worry about it.

http://velospace.org/files/P5070318.JPG

john_and_off
05-07-07, 07:24 PM
looks decent, but you could always measure
crater
05-07-07, 07:24 PM
looks good dude

kyle!
05-07-07, 07:27 PM
ok, i mean the picture is not great, but i wouldn't imagine it has to be absolutely spot on to the nanometer but i just don't wanna mess up the drivetrain with some crookedass ****. thanks guys.
sleepykid1
05-07-07, 08:35 PM
whats the set up?..looks like a rush hour?

edit: i searched ur posts and it looks like u have a sugino rd on a rush hour...what bottom bracket do u have cause i have a rush hour as well with a sugino rd with a 103mm tange bottom bracket n my chainline is straight...
kyle!
05-07-07, 08:46 PM
ehhh, i wish i could tell you, it's just the stock bb. it's a teeny crooked. but it doesn't seem to be anything drastic.
thatcher
05-07-07, 11:01 PM
ride it. itl be fine
k3nho
05-08-07, 12:07 AM
next time i see ya, i'll scope it. should be fine though. if its way off, there will be lots of chain noise.
kyle!
05-08-07, 12:42 AM
sweet thanks!!!
jodypolk
05-08-07, 12:43 AM
nothing wrong with a little noise ;)

ken, you wanna ride with ike and me (and maybe george) this thurs? maybe laps @ shelter and/or fiesta island?