Shimming a triple crankset with washers
01-13-23, 02:04 PM
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Shimming a triple crankset with washers
Hi,
I have a 400 LX crankset with a 110 BCD and i got me a 38 chainring. However, the chainring bolts are too long to properly affix the chainring w/o a second chainring. But I would like to run it (at least for now) as a one-by. Can i just safely shim it with some random washers, given the inside/outside diameters work?
All the best!
P400
I have a 400 LX crankset with a 110 BCD and i got me a 38 chainring. However, the chainring bolts are too long to properly affix the chainring w/o a second chainring. But I would like to run it (at least for now) as a one-by. Can i just safely shim it with some random washers, given the inside/outside diameters work?
All the best!
P400
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01-13-23, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by icemilkcoffee
You need to buy the shorter bolts meant specifically for single chain rings.
https://www.amazon.com/RocRide-Singl...NrPXRydWU&th=1
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As always just get the proper bolts. You can get some Made in 'Murica in fun colors: https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/...ts-nuts-for-1x
I have used them on one of my fixed gear/single speeds and it is great for that.
I have used them on one of my fixed gear/single speeds and it is great for that.
01-13-23, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by veganbikes
As always just get the proper bolts. You can get some Made in 'Murica in fun colors: https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/...ts-nuts-for-1x
I have used them on one of my fixed gear/single speeds and it is great for that.
I have used them on one of my fixed gear/single speeds and it is great for that.
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Originally Posted by Positron400
I would go that route, if I wasn't trying to keep the budget down as much as possible. This is not going to be a blingy build, and I wanna be as not-spendy as i can be
01-13-23, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by veganbikes
OK well get some cheaper 1x steel bolts your local shop may have them.
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Originally Posted by Positron400
Come to think of it, i could cut down the bolt and nut, couldnt i?
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Originally Posted by Positron400
Come to think of it, i could cut down the bolt and nut, couldnt i?
01-13-23, 08:34 PM
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If you have access to other cranksets, check if one of those have boltsets that may work. Different brands of cranksets have different bolt types. Recall back in the 80's when setting up special crank for a hill climb race and going to a single ring crank, the Shimano bolt wouldn't tighten down, but switching to Sugino bolts did.
01-14-23, 03:13 AM
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Originally Posted by KCT1986
If you have access to other cranksets, check if one of those have boltsets that may work. Different brands of cranksets have different bolt types. Recall back in the 80's when setting up special crank for a hill climb race and going to a single ring crank, the Shimano bolt wouldn't tighten down, but switching to Sugino bolts did.
