Glynis27

Hey everyone. I have this 1997 Schwinn Mesa that I have been building up for this winter. I have most of it done including new rear wheel, SS conversion kit, rigid fork and front brake. The only thing I have left to do as far as I know is to get a new ISIS BB and install it along with my new crankset, and a new chain too.

The crank I ended up getting is a FSA Pounder with bashguard. It is a DH 32/22T double, but I got it cheap and think it should suit me well. Hopefully it will allow me to run a 2x2. The only thing that concerns me about it is that I wanted to make the inner ring 32T and the outer 38T or 40T, but I am not sure that anyone makes a 32T (or close to that) inner ring with 64 BCD. This isn't a huge deal though. I am running 2 cogs on the rear so I can have multiple ratios.

What I need to know is what spindle length I need on the BB to make this all nice and straight. I have the Forte chain tensioner, and it has limited inward adjustments. Would a different tensioner give me more adjustability?

This is my previous thread showing some of the process, although this is before the extra cog and fork.

https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespeed-fixed-gear/352520-converting-my-mesa-ss.html


Thanks for the help.

Portis

Your spindle length is determined by the crankset. Contact FSA and ask them. https://mtb.fullspeedahead.com/fly.aspx