Originally Posted by
pccp
So what do I do for the crankset? Chainrings or a whole new crankset? The chainrings seem to have to conform to a
122mm bcd and I don't see anything smaller than 38
according to sheldon brown..
Also found an
8 speed rear wheel on ebay that I made an offer on and can pair with an 11-34. This rd better work or I'm gonna have to get the hacksaw out or try to cancel my wheel offer and give up. Stay tuned.
C&V's own
jonwvara owns
Red Clover Components and makes a 122BCD triplizer. He also sells a 37T 122BCD chainring. Not inexpensive, but another alternative.
An 8-speed will require 130mm rear spacing and you probably have 126mm (or less) and will need to spread your rear dropouts.
I can't see your freewheel all that well but I'm guessing it is a Maillard Corse or a Helicomatic. Can you confirm or take the wheel off and post a picture. If you have 126mm you should be able to fit a 7-speed freewheel on your existing hub.