Bottom Bracket / Crank options
11-15-14 | 12:34 PM
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Bottom Bracket / Crank options
Hi,
I recently bought an old Columbia road bike and have since converted it to a fixie. I am looking to replace the one piece crankset with something a lot newer and lighter. I can not figure out which type of bottom bracket to purchase with this type of shell.
I recently bought an old Columbia road bike and have since converted it to a fixie. I am looking to replace the one piece crankset with something a lot newer and lighter. I can not figure out which type of bottom bracket to purchase with this type of shell.
11-15-14 | 12:48 PM
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You need a converter or adaptor. I assume your keeping this a SS so you just need a BNX converter and crank.
This is the easy way, Amazon.com : Pyramid M x 3 Piece Bottom Bracket Set Conversion Kit : Bottom Bike Brackets And Accessories : Sports & Outdoors
This is the better way since you can use a better quality BB and have a bigger selection of cranks. https://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-Botto...bottom+bracket
This is the easy way, Amazon.com : Pyramid M x 3 Piece Bottom Bracket Set Conversion Kit : Bottom Bike Brackets And Accessories : Sports & Outdoors
This is the better way since you can use a better quality BB and have a bigger selection of cranks. https://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-Botto...bottom+bracket
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11-15-14 | 12:54 PM
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Welcome to C & V. You need a three piece conversion kit, something like this. You may need a different spindle to find the proper chain line.
Amazon.com : Pyramid M x 3 Piece Bottom Bracket Set Conversion Kit : Bottom Bike Brackets And Accessories : Sports & Outdoors
Edit: Late to the party again.
Amazon.com : Pyramid M x 3 Piece Bottom Bracket Set Conversion Kit : Bottom Bike Brackets And Accessories : Sports & Outdoors
Edit: Late to the party again.
11-15-14 | 01:05 PM
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Before you go much further, is that a crack between the down tube and bottom bracket shell?
11-15-14 | 01:11 PM
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11-15-14 | 07:24 PM
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