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illride · hipster Joined: 28 Aug 2008 Posts: 56 Location: I.L.L.

So it looks like i need a whole new crank set for my old Raleigh frame fixed.
Does anyone have an extra cranks they're needing to sell?...really looking for ones under 170cm.

thanks

-Michael

brokebike · cutter Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 2434 Location: local

when dealing with chainrings, it's also nice to know what BCD (bolt circle diameter) you need for your cranks... otherwise, you're just taking a blank stab at it.
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mattb · Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 1:52 pm Post subject:

I have a nice Salsa 44tooth chainring with 110bcd spacing. Let me know when you find out what spacing you need.

mb

illride · hipster Joined: 28 Aug 2008 Posts: 56 Location: I.L.L.

the thing is that I'm not looking for a chain ring, rather Im looking for a chain wheel

I have spiderless cranks... and i'd like to keep them being they are original to my 80's raleigh.

the url below links to an image of the bike I'm talking about so maybe I can give a little more clarification

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jkizzle · cutter Joined: 29 Oct 2007 Posts: 519 Location: I.L.L.

HEY

THATS MY ROOMMATES BIKE

MY ROOMMATE IS A DOUCHE

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JOEY

willard · training wheels Joined: 30 Oct 2007 Posts: 42

Your best bet is probably replacing the whole crankset because trying to find a chain ring with the correct BCD will be really difficult. It is hard to tell from the picture, but it looks like it may be impossible to replace the individual rings. Even if you do find a new chainring, the cranks themselves are not very structural for a fixie conversion and you will probably have long term issues with warping.

I'm sure there are at least a few people out there in Lexrides world, that would have an old, but nice crankset they would be willing to give you a deal on.......