151 bcd chainrings?
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151 bcd chainrings?
I'm looking for a 44 to 48 tooth 151 bcd x 3/32" chainring for a project. I've had the pista crankset since new in 1973 and would like to use it. The original ring was for a 5-speed and is a 53T and pretty worn. Thanks!
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They turn up on ebay regularly; Campagnolo, sometimes Sugino. The Campagnolo road in 44 is most desirable: I have a 52 and a 53 I don't need if one will work.
The Sugino tracks are on ebay quite a bit. The 151 held on longer in track cicles...
The Sugino tracks are on ebay quite a bit. The 151 held on longer in track cicles...
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Cycle Underground in Australia do custom chainrings. https://www.cycleunderground.com.au/chainringdesigns.htm Prices are in AUD.
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Mike Kone sells repo 44T's. You'll never find an original for anywhere near that price.
https://www.renehersestore.com/servle...mm-bolt/Detail
https://www.renehersestore.com/servle...mm-bolt/Detail
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Cycle Underground in Australia do custom chainrings. https://www.cycleunderground.com.au/chainringdesigns.htm Prices are in AUD.
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Mike Kone sells repo 44T's. You'll never find an original for anywhere near that price.
https://www.renehersestore.com/servle...mm-bolt/Detail
https://www.renehersestore.com/servle...mm-bolt/Detail
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I think I have a 44t, 151bcd, 1/8"(?) chainwheel that came on a '73 paramount track. Can't remember the make right now. A few of the teeth were gacked from hitting something I guess, so I replaced it w/ a 50t. Here are some pics:
No, the chainwheel damage didn't happen when I set it down.
No, I don't have the frame anymore.
No, I didn't allow it to rust like that.
Anymore?
No, the chainwheel damage didn't happen when I set it down.
No, I don't have the frame anymore.
No, I didn't allow it to rust like that.
Anymore?
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1980 Mclean/Silk Hope Sport Touring
1983 Bianchi pista
1976 Fuji Feather track
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"I've consulted my sources and I'm pretty sure your derailleur does not exist"
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Mike's is clearly intended as an inner chainring for a 151 bcd double. I guarantee it's 3/32.
Edit: To say that a 44-tooth 1/8 chainring is apparently a plausible item, based on norskagent's pic and a little digging. Just not something Mike would choose to repro.
Edit: To say that a 44-tooth 1/8 chainring is apparently a plausible item, based on norskagent's pic and a little digging. Just not something Mike would choose to repro.
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Highpath Engineering in the U.K. also does custom chainrings.
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My post was intended as a data point / informational. I got my replacement 151 ring by lurking on the CR list, and found a seller. Sometimes Serotta forums can provide vintage stuff also. Just some other options to consider, but you have to be lucky.
Edit: the old ring I have may be a 46t (sugino?). If someone is really interested I will check tonight
Edit: the old ring I have may be a 46t (sugino?). If someone is really interested I will check tonight
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"I've consulted my sources and I'm pretty sure your derailleur does not exist"
1989 Schwinn Paramount OS
1980 Mclean/Silk Hope Sport Touring
1983 Bianchi pista
1976 Fuji Feather track
1979 raleigh track
"I've consulted my sources and I'm pretty sure your derailleur does not exist"
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Hello are these older Campi? Nouvo/Super Record? I have a 48T and 50T. I don't think they were ever on a bike. will they work for you?
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1) The bcd (bolt circle diameter). This was 151mm on the original Campagnolo crankset from 1958 into the 1960's. This is what the original poster (OP) needs in:
2) 3/32 thickness (i.e. for road use). Track versions of the 151 bcd cranks and chainrings persisted into the 1970's, but these are 1/8 thickness, so they don't work with road ("strada") cranks.
The 144 bcd Campagnolo cranks were introduced in the early-mid-60's.
Technically, the cranks are "Record" (i.e. not designated "Nuovo" or "Super"), though there are "Super Record" (as opposed to "Record") chainrings.





