Originally Posted by
tgot
Hi,
I have a question, posted over on the Mechanics forum, about a chainring hitting the chainstay. I thought I'd mention it here also, in case there's any Lambert-specific thought that might help.
Chainring hitting chainstay
Thanks.
What is the bottom bracket, if not original? Can you shift the axle toward the drive side to get more clearance? If the PO installed a threaded bottom bracket, you could put a spacer under the flange of the fixed cup, provided that leaves enough thread engagement for the lockring on the other end of the bottom bracket. If it's a threadless cartridge, can the whole unit be shifted to the drive side? If it's the press-fit bearings, does the axle have circlips that prevent it from moving sideways? If not, you may be able to nudge it over toward the drive side. Otherwise, a longer axle is probably your best bet.