Of Cottered Cranks and Fixed Gears
01-11-08 | 01:12 PM
#26
rawthentic menergy
Joined: Apr 2005
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Bikes: 2005 johnny coast cycles #4 track, 1971 peugeot px-10 road, gt performer 1986 PINK bmx, 1966 raleigh rodeo 3-speed STICK SHIFT 20", 1960s rollfast tandem, 1970s raleigh fixed
there is an amazingly helpful tool for installing/removing cotter pins.
Bikesmith Design Cotterpin Press
i have one, and it makes fixing my old raleigh a breeze.
Bikesmith Design Cotterpin Press
i have one, and it makes fixing my old raleigh a breeze.
01-11-08 | 02:11 PM
#27
stay free.
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Ellensburg, WA
Bikes: EAI Bare Knuckle, 1980's Ross Signature 292s 12 speed
Basically, yes. Screw in the new cartridge and screw in the non-drive side. Make sure things are nice and tight. Depending on you bottom bracket, you may need a special tool or a spaner to do this properly. Here is a link to a helpful page for replacing a bottom bracket. https://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=94
01-12-08 | 02:19 PM
#28
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Fat
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Madison, WI
I picked up a square taper bb and crankset for only $8! I also managed to get a nice flip-flop wheel, a set of handlebars, 17T freewheel, and a 17T track cog w/lockring, all for a substantially lower price than online.
I'll post some pictures once everything is assembled. Thanks everybody for your help!
I'll post some pictures once everything is assembled. Thanks everybody for your help!
05-02-08 | 03:07 AM
#29
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From: Honolulu
Sounds like you just made that up, or you were using the most rusted out piece of junk in the universe that you shouldn't have been riding on anyway. I ride around on a 1971 UO-8 with extremely rusted out parts, and can still slide hills no problem. To not know what broke on your bike after a HUGE mechanical failure such as the one described, you probably shouldn't be riding in the first place!
