Using modern crankest on old Schwinn?
04-22-08, 07:33 AM
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Using modern crankest on old Schwinn?
I have a Schwinn Voyageur, which has served me well, but for real utility duty I'd like some lower gearing. The bike is (IIRC) a 1981, with a six speed uniglide cassette rear.
Performance is clearing out campagnolo cranks, and I realized that a Centaur compact would be cheaper than a regular cheapo nashbar compact crankset, and was trying to figure out whether it would work with the drivetrain that I have. I assume I would need a different bottom bracket, but other than that, are there any issues to worry about?
I don't know why it would require a new FD, but I am open to any thoughts/criticism/advice available.
Performance is clearing out campagnolo cranks, and I realized that a Centaur compact would be cheaper than a regular cheapo nashbar compact crankset, and was trying to figure out whether it would work with the drivetrain that I have. I assume I would need a different bottom bracket, but other than that, are there any issues to worry about?
I don't know why it would require a new FD, but I am open to any thoughts/criticism/advice available.
04-22-08, 08:15 AM
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If you install a Centaur-compatible bottom bracket, you should be good to go, unless your chain has elongated with use. If you are keeping the 6-speed cogset, you will want to stay with an "8-speed" chain.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
