Links to basic bolt on chainring cranks?
10-02-21, 07:48 PM
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Links to basic bolt on chainring cranks?
Search fu has repeatedly failed to determine the "entry level" for bolt on chainring cranks. Could more knowledgeable individuals provide links, please. Wondering what the price break is to get away form riveted cranksets?
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10-03-21, 12:44 AM
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You did not specify (a) what bottom bracket the crank arms are supposed to fit onto or (b) how many chain rings you wish to mount, but based on your reference to "entry level" and "riveted crankset" I assume JIS and 3X. As it happens I recently bought and installed such a crank set (for a 1X conversion):
Dimension Cyclocross Crank Arm Sets - Modern Bike
Universal Cycles -- Dimension Cyclocross Crankarms [RSC6-RLH 170 BLK, RSC6-RLH 175 BLK]
Dimension Cross Crank Arm Set 110/74mm BCD | Tree Fort Bikes
These Dimension Cyclocross crank arms are actually Andel RSC6 triple crank arms; the inside of each arm is stamped as such. Please verify that your needs match my assumption before you purchase.
Dimension Cyclocross Crank Arm Sets - Modern Bike
Universal Cycles -- Dimension Cyclocross Crankarms [RSC6-RLH 170 BLK, RSC6-RLH 175 BLK]
Dimension Cross Crank Arm Set 110/74mm BCD | Tree Fort Bikes
These Dimension Cyclocross crank arms are actually Andel RSC6 triple crank arms; the inside of each arm is stamped as such. Please verify that your needs match my assumption before you purchase.
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Thanks all. It is an Mtb. Current crank is an FCM-311 (triple). BB is an Altus Square Taper BB73 UN26 LL123.
When this eventually goes out, I would like some options. SoSmellyAir, I will check out those urls
When this eventually goes out, I would like some options. SoSmellyAir, I will check out those urls
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So, here comes the ignorant question: Except to customize the chainrings, what advantage is there to spending the bucks?
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Although the Shimano Altus FC-M311 is indeed a JIS square tapered 3X (42T/32T/22T) crankset, the Dimension Cyclocross crankset I linked above will not work with a 32T middle chain ring. The Dimension Cyclocross crankset has a 110 BCD for the outer and middle chain rings, so a 34T is the smallest chain ring which can be mounted.
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Converting Trek FX2 to 1x - Bike Forums
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Also (1) better looks, (2) elimination of potential creaking from the riveted chain rings, and (3) the ability to setup as a 2X or 1X crankset if you do not mind the reduction in gear range and/or gear ratios.
Converting Trek FX2 to 1x - Bike Forums
Converting Trek FX2 to 1x - Bike Forums
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