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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

09-30-05, 08:56 AM

Replies: 15

silent chain for bikes

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Posted By Baldcypress

These silent chains are extensively used in cars....

These silent chains are extensively used in cars. The most common applications are to drive the camshaft on older OHV (vs. OHC) engines, and in the drivetrain (in various configurations between...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

09-29-05, 05:33 PM

Replies: 7

Chainring/Chainwheeel Replacement, Old Ross Gran Tour

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Posted By Baldcypress

When I took off the old crankset, I could see how...

When I took off the old crankset, I could see how it was put together. Same thing as you described, the chainring is swaged onto the crank.

I ended up replacing the old aluminum alloy Shimano...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

09-19-05, 11:54 AM

Replies: 7

Chainring/Chainwheeel Replacement, Old Ross Gran Tour

Views: 1,651

Posted By Baldcypress

Comparatively speaking, I don't think there were...

Comparatively speaking, I don't think there were as many Ross bikes made as those other brands, and they weren't around as long either. That probably accounts for the lack of info on them. I know one...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

09-19-05, 11:22 AM

Replies: 7

Chainring/Chainwheeel Replacement, Old Ross Gran Tour

Views: 1,651

Posted By Baldcypress

Thanks jacksbike & HillRider, I had...

Thanks jacksbike & HillRider,

I had basically come to the conclusion that even if the pieces did come apart, I wouldn't be able to find replacements for them anyway. So I ordered a new crankset......

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

09-13-05, 08:58 AM

Replies: 7

Chainring/Chainwheeel Replacement, Old Ross Gran Tour

Views: 1,651

Posted By Baldcypress

Chainring/Chainwheeel Replacement, Old Ross Gran Tour

I've got an old 1981 Ross Gran Tour 10 speed that I've had since it was new and it finally needs the chainrings replaced due to wear. But this bike has a rather strange setup compared to more modern...

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