Originally Posted by
jPrichard10
Good to know about the chain getting stuck on 26t and 24t.
merziac, I wasn't meaning the factory drilled triples, but either a triplizer ring or having it custom tapped for 86bcd or 74bcd.
86 is my favorite bcd (why I love the Stronglight 99) and chainrings are still being made by Stronglight last I checked. 74bcd only tempts me as possibly more future-proof. I don't think I've ever seen an 86bcd drilled Record crankset though; do you have pictures? And since it sounds like you might have some experience here, any guesses on a good spindle length for a Record 45/42/28? I know it does depend somewhat on my chainstays here.
Yeah, wasn't sure on the 86, obviously bulgie is your guy, he knows more than just about anybody.
Honestly not sure on the length, I have always done the hunt and peck method, go to a co-op and grab a handful of spindles, usually 5, more if they are cheap in what seem to be good sizes and swap around until I get the right combo.
This can build a very good "feel" for this and help anytime you have to dig in.