Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Garland, Texas and Tahlequah, OK
Bikes: '68 Raleigh Grand Prix,'71 Schwinn Super Sport, '73 Schwinn Paramount, '83 Schwinn Super Sport, '84(?) Univega Gran Sprint, '89 Schwinn Waterford Paramount
Originally Posted by pastorbobnlnh
The conversion is quite easy. I used the FMF adapter on my '62 Continental. The hardest part was purchasing the correct length cartridge BB. After trying several traditional cup to spindle BB (which would not work), I ordered my best guess cartridge length. It was too long. I talked with one of the guys at Harris and we decided on a new length which worked. If you have a good LBS near by (I don't), take the bike (with the adapter installed), along with the new crankset, and let the mechanic determine the correct length. Here's how mine looks. Best of luck.
I'll bet that "Campynental" gives you the mile-wide grins!!!!
Looks sweet!
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