Hardisty steelframe - Build advice
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Hardisty steelframe - Build advice
Hey guys, I am completely new at bike building but I managed to put my hands on this frame (which I think is pretty nice but nothing fancy really I guess) for cheap - Hardisty steelframe - Columbus SLX tubing.
I'd like to build a simple single speed commuter out of this and all I've got is a pair of wheels and this frameset.
My question would be, what would you put on this frame to build a nice singlespeed? - is it worth buying some better branded stuff (if yes, what do you recommend)?
I reckon the bottom bracket is standard English BSA threaded (68mm width) - correct me if I am wrong. What should be the spindle width? Any good medium priced cranksets that you could recommend? (Sorry I have tons of questions)
Thanks in advance guys!
I'd like to build a simple single speed commuter out of this and all I've got is a pair of wheels and this frameset.
My question would be, what would you put on this frame to build a nice singlespeed? - is it worth buying some better branded stuff (if yes, what do you recommend)?
I reckon the bottom bracket is standard English BSA threaded (68mm width) - correct me if I am wrong. What should be the spindle width? Any good medium priced cranksets that you could recommend? (Sorry I have tons of questions)
Thanks in advance guys!
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Hey guys, I am completely new at bike building but I managed to put my hands on this frame (which I think is pretty nice but nothing fancy really I guess) for cheap - Hardisty steelframe - Columbus SLX tubing.
I'd like to build a simple single speed commuter out of this and all I've got is a pair of wheels and this frameset.
My question would be, what would you put on this frame to build a nice singlespeed? - is it worth buying some better branded stuff (if yes, what do you recommend)?
I reckon the bottom bracket is standard English BSA threaded (68mm width) - correct me if I am wrong. What should be the spindle width? Any good medium priced cranksets that you could recommend? (Sorry I have tons of questions)
Thanks in advance guys!
I'd like to build a simple single speed commuter out of this and all I've got is a pair of wheels and this frameset.
My question would be, what would you put on this frame to build a nice singlespeed? - is it worth buying some better branded stuff (if yes, what do you recommend)?
I reckon the bottom bracket is standard English BSA threaded (68mm width) - correct me if I am wrong. What should be the spindle width? Any good medium priced cranksets that you could recommend? (Sorry I have tons of questions)
Thanks in advance guys!
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Please do not grind off the derailleur hanger and associated shift-related fittings as is too often done, so that the frame can be built up as a multi-speed in the future.
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Sweet score! For street use really any crank will do, but if you want to fancy it up higher end 130bcd road cranks are fairly plentiful because they're often removed to fit 110bcd compact road cranks. Single speed rings in 130bcd are also pretty easy to source.
In general the place to get fancy on a SS/fg conversion is the frame and wheels anyways, everything else of mostly a matter of taste.
In general the place to get fancy on a SS/fg conversion is the frame and wheels anyways, everything else of mostly a matter of taste.
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thanks guys for all the valuable info, started hunting for stuff, so far i managed to get a crankset (Silver Andel 144BCD crankset without rings 165mm) and a 48T chainring (Campagnolo Record 144 BCD Chainring 48T) plus a freewheel (Origin8 Hornet 108 3/32" 17T) as I am planning to have the slimmer chain type instead of the 1/8" SS chains. I am just trying to figure out how to measure the chainline, as I don't have the BB yet and all of the above stuff is being delivered in a couple of days so I guess I have to wait until I receive everything.
What do you guys think, can I order a normal square taper BB in the meantime? I think the space between the rear dropouts is 135mm, so standard I guess? does this mean I can get away with a normal 118mm BB in front? (Shimano UN55 Square Taper Bottom Bracket 68 x 118mm)
I will do no harm to the frame though, the opposite really - i'd like to keep everything original on the frame and protect it as much as I can.
What do you guys think, can I order a normal square taper BB in the meantime? I think the space between the rear dropouts is 135mm, so standard I guess? does this mean I can get away with a normal 118mm BB in front? (Shimano UN55 Square Taper Bottom Bracket 68 x 118mm)
I will do no harm to the frame though, the opposite really - i'd like to keep everything original on the frame and protect it as much as I can.
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thanks guys for all the valuable info, started hunting for stuff, so far i managed to get a crankset (Silver Andel 144BCD crankset without rings 165mm) and a 48T chainring (Campagnolo Record 144 BCD Chainring 48T) plus a freewheel (Origin8 Hornet 108 3/32" 17T) as I am planning to have the slimmer chain type instead of the 1/8" SS chains. I am just trying to figure out how to measure the chainline, as I don't have the BB yet and all of the above stuff is being delivered in a couple of days so I guess I have to wait until I receive everything.
What do you guys think, can I order a normal square taper BB in the meantime? I think the space between the rear dropouts is 135mm, so standard I guess? does this mean I can get away with a normal 118mm BB in front? (Shimano UN55 Square Taper Bottom Bracket 68 x 118mm)
I will do no harm to the frame though, the opposite really - i'd like to keep everything original on the frame and protect it as much as I can.
What do you guys think, can I order a normal square taper BB in the meantime? I think the space between the rear dropouts is 135mm, so standard I guess? does this mean I can get away with a normal 118mm BB in front? (Shimano UN55 Square Taper Bottom Bracket 68 x 118mm)
I will do no harm to the frame though, the opposite really - i'd like to keep everything original on the frame and protect it as much as I can.
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I am not too familiar with Hardisty bikes, but every photo I found on the interwebs shows frames with vertical dropouts, which are not ideal for SS use - you need to figure out some other system for adjusting chain tension - either a chain tensioner or …?
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I found at least one 1991 Hardisty SLX with horizontal dropouts, so they're out there
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yeah measured it to be 130mm. just trying to figure out the chainline which is roughly 45-47mm.. a 68/113mm BB would be okay for that, i suppose?
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He is the OP's gallery so you can see photos of his frame.
https://www.bikeforums.net/g/album/17964973
https://www.bikeforums.net/g/album/17964973