Originally Posted by
IAmSam
I grew up beating the hell out of cheap...errr...budget oriented bikes like this and have a soft-spot for these beasts, so while I generally go along with the idea of not wasting much money refurbing one - I hate to see you just give up on yours, especially considering its long relationship with you and your family. I don't know if you care much about bike history in general, or yours in particular, but I'd almost be willing to bet that it was made for Western Auto by Murray.
I know I already trolled your crankset, but seriously folks
- I think that it is your problem, not the BB or rear spacing:
Look at all the extra...garba...errr...metal - maybe it is just the pic, but I gotta think that is why your drive-side arm sticks so far out.
Good luck whatever you decide...
Thanks for the encouragement. After searching frames and whatnot, and given the history, I'm determined to make it work. I think you're right. I think the Crank is bunk. It doesn't appear to seat fully on the spindle even cranked down. Crank and BB tools should be here tomorrow. Gonna pull the crank, check the spindle, String test frame and make sure all of that is up to snuff. If all is well I will be on the horn to Fyxation customer support to talk exchange or refund. Thus far they've been reasonable and have attempted to be helpful.
On that note, anyone out there have a set of 165mm square taper fixed cranks they're willing to part with? PM if so
(Hope I'm not breaking forum rules throwing that out there. Mods: Let me know if I am and I'll remove comment.)