First Fixed gear/Single Speed
05-11-09 | 09:32 PM
#26
On yer bike
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 520
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From: Shelbyville
I plan to purchase this crankset.
https://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...oducts_id=6837
It states it does not come with a bottom bracket. I read up on bottom brackets and I guess it is what the crankset actually bolts on to and the bearings sit on this also (correct me if I am wrong).
I have three choices:
https://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...th=188_247_803
How do I know which size I need with those cranks? Is it the 68x107mm BB? Will I need new bearings also?
Can you recommend some good pedals that allow me to strap in?
https://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...oducts_id=6837
It states it does not come with a bottom bracket. I read up on bottom brackets and I guess it is what the crankset actually bolts on to and the bearings sit on this also (correct me if I am wrong).
I have three choices:
https://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...th=188_247_803
How do I know which size I need with those cranks? Is it the 68x107mm BB? Will I need new bearings also?
Can you recommend some good pedals that allow me to strap in?
Sweet bike, by the way.
05-11-09 | 09:55 PM
#27
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Joined: May 2009
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I'm sure it is fine in stock trim, but I just can't leave well enough alone. I am like that with all my hobbies 
Thanks NightDiver. I have been skimming Sheldon's site and there is a wealth of info there. Will definitely read up on the BB. Will post photos as I go along.
Thanks NightDiver. I have been skimming Sheldon's site and there is a wealth of info there. Will definitely read up on the BB. Will post photos as I go along.
Last edited by jamesbernatchez; 05-11-09 at 10:07 PM.
05-12-09 | 02:43 PM
#28
Live without dead time
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Toronto
maybe he didn't know exactly what he was looking for, but it's possible his ass doesn't fit the seat. the kilott seat is pretty hard and it's uncomfortable. I have a rolls, and it's firm, but pretty awesome. I have a turbomatic, and that too is firm but comfortable. I have a san marco caymano that sucks all out in jeans, but works well with bibs.
different saddles for different purposes.
different saddles for different purposes.
05-12-09 | 07:56 PM
#29
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Joined: May 2009
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I really think the Selle Turbo seat in red or black is in my future
I just ordered a set of MKS GR-9 pedals, clips, and leather straps on Ebay. I figured I would want a set of pedals for the new crankset when I get it.
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=300308035388
I just ordered a set of MKS GR-9 pedals, clips, and leather straps on Ebay. I figured I would want a set of pedals for the new crankset when I get it.
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=300308035388
