Originally Posted by weed eater
Thanks for the confirmation. I looked and found that YST threadless at
http://www.biketoolsetc.com/index.cg...=YS-BB99368110
which seems like a good option if only because of its cheapness. But then there's the question of spindle length, since they all seem a bit long for a single-chainring application. I suspect the whole spindle length/chainline issue is my next ridge to crest. Any advice as to a good spindle length? I'm probably going to buy a Sugino RD crankset or similar, which needs a 103mm bb spindle to get a 42mm chainline.
Anyway, I am debating between the YST and just getting a sugino "5" and trying that out.
something about that YST threadless though... i just sort of smell fish there, and i don't know why. like i said... it seems too easy and cheap. i'd love to hear from people who have used it and had good/bad experiences. plus, it's got two different sized bearing groups on left and right... my understanding is that can be trouble. is that true?
Originally Posted by weed eater
Sage advice. This bike was intended as a project bike, and it is certainly living up to its purpose. I've barely ridden the thing, yet I know its workings better than any bicycle I've ever owned; and it is happening a lot slower than originally intended. I get the idea that old French bikes don't want strangers riding them; you have to get to know them first.
yeah... i know this bike very well now. you know, once this is done, which could be a looong while from now, i think the whole thing will be pretty rewarding.
i think it's interesting, weed eater, that we may be going two different routes. i'm all but sold on the phil wood / shimano combo, and you've got other plans. we'll have to compare someday
