crank problems
06-04-12, 06:43 PM
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crank problems
I have a felt b16 year 2010 with a fsa gossamer crank and stock brakes I got a new sram red crank and gxp bb. When I mount it the crank arm on the nondrive side hits my brake caliper arm. Is there a fix for it would a different set of brakes give me more clearance. Any ideas would help the local bike shops are not much help.
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06-04-12, 06:59 PM
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I've moved your post from Introductions to the Bicycle Mechanics forum. I'm sure the members here can help you out.
I've moved your post from Introductions to the Bicycle Mechanics forum. I'm sure the members here can help you out.
06-04-12, 08:28 PM
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ya, i see it's got the rear brake mounted on the seattube near the BB. probably need a wider crank spindle, like the one it came with.
i suspect the rear brake is proprietary to that frame. but, i admit, i'm guessing... email Felt about it?
i suspect the rear brake is proprietary to that frame. but, i admit, i'm guessing... email Felt about it?
06-05-12, 06:54 AM
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The new crank actually has a higher Q factor. The brakes are mounted above the bb they are not proprietary to that frame. I was told to look for brakes with smaller calipers to give me more clearanc.
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Having a higher Q factor does not mean you'll have more inside clearance. Short story: That crank is not compatible with that brake/frame combo.
