Originally Posted by
Dannyboy21
Edit - I have a 42t that I picked up for a great price in case my experiment below goes pear shaped.
I picked up the 36 t 6 pin eBay ring for kicks. If the bcd is the same, then theoretically 3 of the holes should be in the right spots (at 120° angles) and the other 3 holes will just not be used.
If the experiment is successful then booyah; I have contributed to furthering our knowledge. If not, I will have a 6 pin TA 36t ring for sale. I will post regardless, upon arrival and testing of said ring, of my triumphant experiment or my embarrassing failure.
To test-fit your experiment it is helpful to have the extractor at hand since getting the right spindle to fit the crank is an experiment in itself. You may find yourself needing to torque it on moderately to check for fit, then removing it to try another spindle. Once satisfied, you may not then need to remove the crank again, for years if you put a cartridge BB in. So if you don’t want to spring for a new Stein extractor, and if your mechanic won’t lend you his, I can lend you one of mine for few weeks while you get it sorted out, then you can mail it back to me. P.M. if interested. No charge.