Problems installing a GXP crankset
02-19-20, 06:19 PM
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Problems installing a GXP crankset
Hopefully I’m doing something stupid and it’s an easy fix but I’m having one hell of a time. I have a SRAM S900 crankset. Up until recently it had a Quarq spider on it. The Quarq died and I purchased a new one, Quarq removed the spider and sent the crank arms back to me.
So, I purchased a new Origin 8 spider and installed it on the crank arms. Now when I go to install it I’m having a problem with rubbing at the bottom bracket. I’ve tried several different combinations of spacers and the wavy washer.
Any thoughts?
So, I purchased a new Origin 8 spider and installed it on the crank arms. Now when I go to install it I’m having a problem with rubbing at the bottom bracket. I’ve tried several different combinations of spacers and the wavy washer.
Any thoughts?
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02-20-20, 05:45 AM
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Fuji Norcom Straight. Press fit.
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02-21-20, 12:54 PM
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I just removed the crankset off of one of my road bikes to see if it would install without any issues. It works perfect.
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02-21-20, 01:09 PM
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You’re exactly right. This spider just won’t let that happen. Thank you!
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02-21-20, 01:56 PM
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Figured out that the crank cutout (indention) on the outside of the crank wasn’t wide enough for the crank arm. I did some quick grinding and it works like a charm. I’ll smooth it out and paint it later on.
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02-22-20, 11:45 AM
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All done.
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02-23-20, 07:31 PM
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Just to clarify, this was an issue with the origin8 spider? And you ground it to make room for the crankarm to sit more inboard?
02-23-20, 07:32 PM
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Yes, it didn’t take much.
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