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02-13-07, 10:32 PM
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BMX Bottom Bracket...
Let's face it... BMX Chainrings are awesome!
I have a fixed gear frame. I am considering installing a BMX Crankset and Chainring on it.
I would like a square tapered bottom bracket with 165mm crank arms.
I know the real issue is the BB threading. I see that some BMX cranksets come in "Euro" threading. Is that the same as "English" threading on a Track/Road frame?
I appreciate your help... thanks.
I have a fixed gear frame. I am considering installing a BMX Crankset and Chainring on it.
I would like a square tapered bottom bracket with 165mm crank arms.
I know the real issue is the BB threading. I see that some BMX cranksets come in "Euro" threading. Is that the same as "English" threading on a Track/Road frame?
I appreciate your help... thanks.
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02-13-07, 10:39 PM
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I saw a fixie today with profiles and it's the sex! https://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2007/feb/Pt_2.htm
I'm pretty sure "euro" bmx = english on a roadie.
I'm pretty sure "euro" bmx = english on a roadie.
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Yes, it's the same as euro. Some good cranks to look at are odyssey's 41 theremals and wombolts, and profiles.
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Redline Device cranks are nice, light, and cheap.
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I love the Profiles, do they come in a square taper?
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No, but why does that matter?
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well, interchangeability, and I feel more secure with a ST BB.
Unless there is something you can tell me about BMX splined BB's compared to ST.
Unless there is something you can tell me about BMX splined BB's compared to ST.
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02-15-07, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by exfreewheeler
I love the Profiles, do they come in a square taper?
You might be looking for something like Primo cranks. They have a square taper ish spindle.
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I'd say it dosent matter at all, think about the abuse these cranks are made to take, you wont have problems thats for sure.
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Originally Posted by exfreewheeler
Unless there is something you can tell me about BMX splined BB's compared to ST.
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a profile 19mm spindle is IMMENSELY stronger than any ST spindle... interchangabiliy? get profiles and never have to change them, ever. smoother, stronger, stiffer, bigger bearings, interchangable sprockets, look better than any rodabike or ss cranks.
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Are Profile BB loose ball or cartridge bearing?
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Originally Posted by exfreewheeler
Are Profile BB loose ball or cartridge bearing?
Originally Posted by sbcdestroy
a profile 19mm spindle is IMMENSELY stronger than any ST spindle... interchangabiliy? get profiles and never have to change them, ever. smoother, stronger, stiffer, bigger bearings, interchangable sprockets, look better than any rodabike or ss cranks.
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A lot of companies are changing their gear over to spline.
ST is just less maintenance along with sealed bearings.
That's one of the qualities I want in a crankset, along with good solid strength.
ST is just less maintenance along with sealed bearings.
That's one of the qualities I want in a crankset, along with good solid strength.
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Originally Posted by exfreewheeler
well, interchangeability, and I feel more secure with a ST BB.
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The cranks usually come with the compatible bottom bracket.
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Originally Posted by exfreewheeler
A lot of companies are changing their gear over to spline.
ST is just less maintenance along with sealed bearings.
That's one of the qualities I want in a crankset, along with good solid strength.
ST is just less maintenance along with sealed bearings.
That's one of the qualities I want in a crankset, along with good solid strength.
