Square taper spindle for Raleigh DL-1
02-25-11, 01:54 PM
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Square taper spindle for Raleigh DL-1
I really don't know how bottom brackets are sized, and I would like to see if I can get a bb spindle, square taper, or an entire bb set, for my DL-1.
I know, it's wider.
I'd like to mount an alloy crankset. I need to know what parts I'll be looking for.
Thanks.
I know, it's wider.
I'd like to mount an alloy crankset. I need to know what parts I'll be looking for.
Thanks.
02-25-11, 01:58 PM
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I've used older mtb spindles...I can't remember if it was a 5 series or 7 series spindle. I used the raleigh cups. Another option is the velo-orange expandable bb.
02-25-11, 02:12 PM
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Well, call me lazy, I can go measure what I've got, width to the races, overall length, and off sets per side.
It is a lot longer and spaced wider than any other spindle I have.
I guess I'm looking for someone to tell me "they don't make any such thing" and save me a bunch of trouble.
It is a lot longer and spaced wider than any other spindle I have.
I guess I'm looking for someone to tell me "they don't make any such thing" and save me a bunch of trouble.
02-25-11, 03:42 PM
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I used a Stronglight 122 spindle in my daughter's Sports:
02-25-11, 04:48 PM
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No, it's wider than a Sports.
Ok, I'll go measure.
The bb shell is 75 mm
The spindle is 65mm wide to the center of the races, and 142mm overall.
I'm thinking a sq. taper spindle would be about 130mm overall.
Ok, I'll go measure.
The bb shell is 75 mm
The spindle is 65mm wide to the center of the races, and 142mm overall.
I'm thinking a sq. taper spindle would be about 130mm overall.
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There's a handy chart at the bottom of this page.
https://mountainbikers.hubsystems.com...s/chapter9.pdf
https://mountainbikers.hubsystems.com...s/chapter9.pdf
02-25-11, 07:15 PM
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Thanks Sailor,
The widest one in the chart isn't even close.
The widest one in the chart isn't even close.
02-27-11, 04:08 PM
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Lord, when you say 73mm, what are you measuring?
