Cotter pins for BB
09-22-08 | 07:33 PM
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Cotter pins for BB
I have a french fixie that i built this summer and i am in search of some cotter pins that attach the pedals to the bottom bracket. Does anyone know where i could get some QUALITY ones? The LBS i have been going to is inadequate. I am out at Penn State for a while. Thanks
09-22-08 | 07:53 PM
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Do a search for cotter at loosescrews.com - they carry 9mm and 9.5mm.
All the more power to ya... I have a french-threaded peugeot w/ cottered cranks that I finally replaced with a square taper spindle.... soo much easier to work with.
All the more power to ya... I have a french-threaded peugeot w/ cottered cranks that I finally replaced with a square taper spindle.... soo much easier to work with.
09-22-08 | 07:55 PM
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You can get them at https://www.thethirdhand.com for about $1.00. Lots of small parts there too! Good place, used them for years.
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09-22-08 | 08:23 PM
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A good road double (reduced to a single) can be used with a square taper spindle... you will need a number 5 spindle to replace the cottered one and this can be done as long as your bearing cups are in good condition.
A new spindle costs about $7.00 and most good shops should be able to get them if they don't stock them.
A new spindle costs about $7.00 and most good shops should be able to get them if they don't stock them.
09-22-08 | 08:37 PM
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A good road double (reduced to a single) can be used with a square taper spindle... you will need a number 5 spindle to replace the cottered one and this can be done as long as your bearing cups are in good condition.
A new spindle costs about $7.00 and most good shops should be able to get them if they don't stock them.
A new spindle costs about $7.00 and most good shops should be able to get them if they don't stock them.
Do a search on sheldon's site for more info about using 5-series square-taper spindles with french bottom brackets
09-22-08 | 08:55 PM
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Seeing as how cottered cranks are "old", you might check with the Vintage forum if you can't find something to suit you.
I believe Yellow Jersey stocks these, and Harris Cyclery probably does, as two other choices. Be sure to read up Sheldon Brown's article on them if you haven't.
I believe Yellow Jersey stocks these, and Harris Cyclery probably does, as two other choices. Be sure to read up Sheldon Brown's article on them if you haven't.
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09-22-08 | 08:56 PM
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A good road double (reduced to a single) can be used with a square taper spindle... you will need a number 5 spindle to replace the cottered one and this can be done as long as your bearing cups are in good condition.
A new spindle costs about $7.00 and most good shops should be able to get them if they don't stock them.
A new spindle costs about $7.00 and most good shops should be able to get them if they don't stock them.
