Runge
03-17-02, 03:20 PM
Well somehow I bent my right crank arm on my bike. Its not bent far enough to hit anything but it is very close.
What should I do? Just leave it or what?
What should I do? Just leave it or what?
Bicycle Mechanics - What should I do?
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KleinMp99
03-17-02, 03:56 PM
first of all, make sure its actually bent.
Runge
03-17-02, 04:07 PM
Originally posted by KleinMp99
first of all, make sure its actually bent.
its bent.
compared it to my other crank. I could fit my finger inbeteen the crank and frame and I couldn't do it on bent crank.
I also compared it to my freinds who has the same crank assembly and also compared to to a new crank.
first of all, make sure its actually bent.
its bent.
compared it to my other crank. I could fit my finger inbeteen the crank and frame and I couldn't do it on bent crank.
I also compared it to my freinds who has the same crank assembly and also compared to to a new crank.
Dirtgrinder
03-17-02, 04:47 PM
I'd be leary of continuing to use it. If it's bent much it may not be far from breaking. You can find some good deals on cranks at Pricepoint. Good Luck, DG
MichaelW
03-17-02, 04:55 PM
The pedal axle is now off the horizontal, so will wag up and down. This is really bad for your knee. The bent metal is also severely weakened. Replace. Now.
Runge
03-17-02, 04:58 PM
Originally posted by MichaelW
The pedal axle is now off the horizontal, so will wag up and down. This is really bad for your knee. The bent metal is also severely weakened. Replace. Now.
even with the crank bent inwards the pedal axle is off?
The pedal axle is now off the horizontal, so will wag up and down. This is really bad for your knee. The bent metal is also severely weakened. Replace. Now.
even with the crank bent inwards the pedal axle is off?
fubar5
03-17-02, 05:28 PM
Runge, Pricepoint has some killer deals on Truvativ cranks right now.
Runge
03-17-02, 05:38 PM
Originally posted by fubar5
Runge, Pricepoint has some killer deals on Truvativ cranks right now.
Im currently looking at some shamano ones. I can pick up an xtr for 200USD.
but before I get a new crank I need to convince my parents. They wont let me spend my money I made from working, on a new crank.
They say that because they think I dont need one and they think my bike is top-off the line, nothing can go wroung with it, etc and will only let me to get the stuff with my money if I come a pro xc biking-but im only 15 and living in a hick town and the closet race is a 2hour drive.
If I have time I will post some pics from where rocks have bashed off of it.
Runge, Pricepoint has some killer deals on Truvativ cranks right now.
Im currently looking at some shamano ones. I can pick up an xtr for 200USD.
but before I get a new crank I need to convince my parents. They wont let me spend my money I made from working, on a new crank.
They say that because they think I dont need one and they think my bike is top-off the line, nothing can go wroung with it, etc and will only let me to get the stuff with my money if I come a pro xc biking-but im only 15 and living in a hick town and the closet race is a 2hour drive.
If I have time I will post some pics from where rocks have bashed off of it.
fubar5
03-17-02, 05:45 PM
Tell your parents that your cranks are now an injury hazard....If you haven't tried that already. The Truvativ Firex SL is only 60USD right now. Or the 2000 Race Face Turbine LP DH for 100USD. If you're doing the freeride/urban riding stuff I'd say get Race Face.
Runge
03-17-02, 06:01 PM
Originally posted by fubar5
Tell your parents that your cranks are now an injury hazard....If you haven't tried that already. The Truvativ Firex SL is only 60USD right now. Or the 2000 Race Face Turbine LP DH for 100USD. If you're doing the freeride/urban riding stuff I'd say get Race Face.
I was thinking about a race face crank.
What about the RACEFACE PRODIGY DH CRANKSET (120USD) with 22/32/44t and also get a raceface bash Ring for urban.
If your wondering why not just get the 22/32/bash ring.- Most of good trails around my town I have to bike to(which are about 3-5km) and using the large ring just gets me there alot faster.
Tell your parents that your cranks are now an injury hazard....If you haven't tried that already. The Truvativ Firex SL is only 60USD right now. Or the 2000 Race Face Turbine LP DH for 100USD. If you're doing the freeride/urban riding stuff I'd say get Race Face.
I was thinking about a race face crank.
What about the RACEFACE PRODIGY DH CRANKSET (120USD) with 22/32/44t and also get a raceface bash Ring for urban.
If your wondering why not just get the 22/32/bash ring.- Most of good trails around my town I have to bike to(which are about 3-5km) and using the large ring just gets me there alot faster.
KleinMp99
03-17-02, 07:57 PM
Runge, I know how you bent that crank arm....it was that big 8 footer you did a few days ago remember?:D
Runge
03-17-02, 08:28 PM
Originally posted by KleinMp99
Runge, I know how you bent that crank arm....it was that big 8 footer you did a few days ago remember?:D
that just bent it more. I think I first bent it last year when I crash and the crank landed on a rock or something.
Runge, I know how you bent that crank arm....it was that big 8 footer you did a few days ago remember?:D
that just bent it more. I think I first bent it last year when I crash and the crank landed on a rock or something.
bikerider
03-18-02, 12:10 AM
If that's the kind of riding you are doing then I would save up for some cromo (BMX-style) MTB cranks.
They start at $250 CDN new.
The Race Face Turbine LP DH have a major flaw with the angle of the hole for the BB which is why they are no longer made.
The XTR DH and the RF Northshores will do the job but they cost way too much IMO.
The RF Prodigies and the Truvative Hussefelts will do fine for a while but if you really are doing 8 ft+ drops then you should really consider moving to steel before you break something.
Airbomb has a Canadian mail order site with some of the stuff you are looking at (though their prices are a little steep):
http://store.airbomb.com/Can/Store/dir.cfm?CategoryID=17
Maybe you could convince your parents that you need stronger cranks by riding off your roof while they watch!
They start at $250 CDN new.
The Race Face Turbine LP DH have a major flaw with the angle of the hole for the BB which is why they are no longer made.
The XTR DH and the RF Northshores will do the job but they cost way too much IMO.
The RF Prodigies and the Truvative Hussefelts will do fine for a while but if you really are doing 8 ft+ drops then you should really consider moving to steel before you break something.
Airbomb has a Canadian mail order site with some of the stuff you are looking at (though their prices are a little steep):
http://store.airbomb.com/Can/Store/dir.cfm?CategoryID=17
Maybe you could convince your parents that you need stronger cranks by riding off your roof while they watch!
Runge
03-18-02, 05:40 AM
Originally posted by bikerider
If that's the kind of riding you are doing then I would save up for some cromo (BMX-style) MTB cranks.
They start at $250 CDN new.
The Race Face Turbine LP DH have a major flaw with the angle of the hole for the BB which is why they are no longer made.
The XTR DH and the RF Northshores will do the job but they cost way too much IMO.
The RF Prodigies and the Truvative Hussefelts will do fine for a while but if you really are doing 8 ft+ drops then you should really consider moving to steel before you break something.
Airbomb has a Canadian mail order site with some of the stuff you are looking at (though their prices are a little steep):
http://store.airbomb.com/Can/Store/dir.cfm?CategoryID=17
Maybe you could convince your parents that you need stronger cranks by riding off your roof while they watch!
I wont be biking off any roofs any time soon. or unless I find an easy one to get onto(dont need a ladder for)
Larges drops I plan to do regularly are 6 feet and less.
If that's the kind of riding you are doing then I would save up for some cromo (BMX-style) MTB cranks.
They start at $250 CDN new.
The Race Face Turbine LP DH have a major flaw with the angle of the hole for the BB which is why they are no longer made.
The XTR DH and the RF Northshores will do the job but they cost way too much IMO.
The RF Prodigies and the Truvative Hussefelts will do fine for a while but if you really are doing 8 ft+ drops then you should really consider moving to steel before you break something.
Airbomb has a Canadian mail order site with some of the stuff you are looking at (though their prices are a little steep):
http://store.airbomb.com/Can/Store/dir.cfm?CategoryID=17
Maybe you could convince your parents that you need stronger cranks by riding off your roof while they watch!
I wont be biking off any roofs any time soon. or unless I find an easy one to get onto(dont need a ladder for)
Larges drops I plan to do regularly are 6 feet and less.
D*Alex
03-18-02, 05:48 AM
Better make sure that the BB spindle isn't bent, too!
$200 for a crankset??? I can get a racing-ready Dura-Ace road crankset for less than that!! Where are you getting these prices from? Have you checked Nashbar.com yet? You can certainly get a crank for about 1/3 that price. If you are going to be beating it to death like you are doing, then yes, it is silly to spend $200 on good components. If you want to do 6' jumps, then buy some $10 lead-sled at the salvation army store rather than trashing your good bike.
$200 for a crankset??? I can get a racing-ready Dura-Ace road crankset for less than that!! Where are you getting these prices from? Have you checked Nashbar.com yet? You can certainly get a crank for about 1/3 that price. If you are going to be beating it to death like you are doing, then yes, it is silly to spend $200 on good components. If you want to do 6' jumps, then buy some $10 lead-sled at the salvation army store rather than trashing your good bike.
Runge
03-18-02, 06:07 AM
Originally posted by D*Alex
Better make sure that the BB spindle isn't bent, too!
$200 for a crankset??? I can get a racing-ready Dura-Ace road crankset for less than that!! Where are you getting these prices from? Have you checked Nashbar.com yet? You can certainly get a crank for about 1/3 that price. If you are going to be beating it to death like you are doing, then yes, it is silly to spend $200 on good components. If you want to do 6' jumps, then buy some $10 lead-sled at the salvation army store rather than trashing your good bike.
120USD accually or do you mean 200CDN?
Better make sure that the BB spindle isn't bent, too!
$200 for a crankset??? I can get a racing-ready Dura-Ace road crankset for less than that!! Where are you getting these prices from? Have you checked Nashbar.com yet? You can certainly get a crank for about 1/3 that price. If you are going to be beating it to death like you are doing, then yes, it is silly to spend $200 on good components. If you want to do 6' jumps, then buy some $10 lead-sled at the salvation army store rather than trashing your good bike.
120USD accually or do you mean 200CDN?
fubar5
03-18-02, 06:19 AM
Runge, you did an 8 footer?
Runge
03-18-02, 06:24 AM
Originally posted by fubar5
Runge, you did an 8 footer?
if KleinMp says I did:D
Runge, you did an 8 footer?
if KleinMp says I did:D
bikerider
03-18-02, 01:05 PM
:lol:
fubar5
03-18-02, 03:15 PM
Originally posted by Runge
if KleinMp says I did:D
LOL!
if KleinMp says I did:D
LOL!
KleinMp99
03-18-02, 03:33 PM
*it was a joke yall* :D lol