Hey everyone, new here and needed some advice...

I have a 2005 Diamondback Wildwood I want to put a new crankset on, the only problem is I don't know which one to get! Lots of different types and no info about what kind it takes. No info on DB site or online manuals etc....

I tried asking this on another site and got ripped for it saying it's not a real mtb and I should just get a new bike instead... Well, I have a new Salsa Mukluk so thats my real bike! I just want to fix this one up for riding paths and such with my daughter.

Anyway, I'd appreciate any feedback... Thanks!

If it's this, https://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/B...Citi&Type=bike thank it's not an MTB at all, but is that a problem?

For crank set, Bikpedia has it as a 28/38/48 , more important is what BB it takes, confirm what you have, and buy to match. Would question why you need a new crankset, this should last longer than the chain / cassette, has it failed in some way?

2nd jim's question on what you want out of a new crankset.
Regarding the bottom bracket, you'll need to measure the side-to-side width of the frame's BB shell; should be 68mm or 73mm. The easiest and cheapest setup for your use will probably be a square-tapered BB and matching crankset. Again, here what you want out of the crankset is key to helping select one.

If you're in Great Britain, Halford's has the original part. Likely a newer year, but good bet specs are the same.
https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165545

So when I get this measurement any of the cranksets will work? There are alot of different types so I really don't know... I've been riding motorcycles for years but getting parts for them is a little easier! lol...

I was going to replace with same size basic size... Is there any tutorial showing how to do it? Torque specs? I'd imagine its pretty self explanatory but you never know.

Thanks for the input, its appreciated!

Thanks for the link but I'm in Oregon!

Actually the bike has very little time on it, bought it new but always rode and raced offroad motorcycles until now so decided to fix this up for neighborhood cruising. In answer to your question when we moved It looks as if the front sprocket got bent somehow, tried to straighten it but not perfect. Besides that, it's still showroom new! Thanks for the reply!

Near Portland, by chance? Hit up City Bikes and/or Community Cycling Center. Typically good selections of used parts.

If only the big ring is bent then the crank's probably still fine. Shift into middle ring and pedal to insure mid ring is OK then just get a new (or new-to-you) big ring.

EDIT: Oops, that thing might not have replaceable rings. If not, one of those shops might have a crank that'll work, however.

The others seem fine, and I had thought of it but they're riveted.... I will check out those shops though. Thanks!

And actually I'm in Tigard, Oregon....

Just get a new crankset with the same number of teeth on each ring (assuming 48/38/28 like my wife's Wildwood) and the same crank arm length (probably 175mm). Bottom bracket is based on the crankset so you may have to replace the BB if the new crankset requires a wider or narrower BB shaft. Park Tools website has good info on removal/installation. You'll need a crank puller and, if you change it, a tool to remove/install the BB.

Thanks for the help, its appreciated! If I need a crank puller and special wrench it might be cheaper to have a shop do it! lol...

The gearing is the same, and I'll measure everything when I get home Friday. Have you had any issues with your Wildwood? Frame?

Her's is a 2000 women's so a bit different. It's been a great bike and she still loves it (even after I bought her an $1,800 road bike).

It looks like you're quite the Diamondback fan... Very cool!

Originally, Diamond Back's headquarters was in Camarillo, CA, which is next door to where I live so I saw a lot of them growing up.

I really like DBs and have had at least a dozen over the years. My favorites are the early to mid '90s MTBs and they tend to come up occasionally on CL pretty cheap (picked up a '94 DB Sorrento for $20 a few months back - needed only a good cleaning, lube and tune plus new grips to get it ready to ride - gave it to a young lady at church so she wouldn't have to ride her Wally World boat-anchor beach cruiser to school). Our '92 Ascent EXs (20" for me, 18" for my wife) were purchased new in box on eBay a year ago and are awesome rides.

As far as special tools you only need the following (I'm using Park's product numbers):
CCP-22 - Crank Puller for Square Taper Cranks
BBT-22 - Bottom Bracket Tool

I'll have to keep my eye on CL and see what comes up... I bought a new Salsa Mukluk but honestly feel more comfortable on the DB, it just fits me better. I have kind of a messed up knee that seems to hurt after riding the Muk but not so much with the DB, I might just have to fix it up a bit more and sell the Salsa.

Do you know what size bars are on the wildwood? I bought a pair of Surly Open bars I'd like to put on it if they'd fit. They're 25.4.... I appreciate all the info, I can
't seem to find any specs on these online, just basic bikepedia stuff... Thanks!

Thanks for the info! I have a Universal Cycles that has quite a bit of tools in Portland close by, I'll see if they have them.

I know I replaced the bars (went from risers to flat) but the bike is at my M-I-L's and I don't recall the clamp diameter. Better to measure and be safe anyway.

Universal is a good store for buying stuff.