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06-17-08, 10:15 PM
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hey i just converted a 70's schwinn continental to a fixie. right now it has a 1 piece crank on it. i was wondering if i can put a 3 piece crank on it. totally nub question and all but i couldnt find anything on forums answering this question. feel free to link me if you do find one 
this is the bike awhile ago when i was putting it together.
this is the bike awhile ago when i was putting it together.
06-17-08, 10:54 PM
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hey i just converted a 70's schwinn continental to a fixie. right now it has a 1 piece crank on it. i was wondering if i can put a 3 piece crank on it. totally nub question and all but i couldnt find anything on forums answering this question. feel free to link me if you do find one this is the bike awhile ago when i was putting it together.
this is the bike awhile ago when i was putting it together. 
https://www.bike-x-perts.com/en/produ...ucts_id/134314 Should cost around $20.
Although I Agree with the other posters, keep that for tooling around single speed style.
06-17-08, 11:04 PM
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oh cool. thanks for the help guys. its just that when i run the 39/15 ratio the chain rattles and zigzags when moving real fast. i dont noe how to change/fix that on a one piece crank cause i really cant put spacers D: when i run 52/15 its a bish to start.
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i rode in a limo once. it had a shorter wheelbase than that bike
