Questions tagged [crankset]
The crankset is the combination of components that convert motion from the rider's leg movements into rotational motion to drive the chain and propel the bike. The crankset includes one or more chainrings (sprockets) and the two cranks, or arms, to which the pedals are attached.
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Left crank arm misaligned on climb
On a climb I started to notice something feeling similar to a slipping chain. A couple minutes later while pedaling standing up, my left crank arm got completely misaligned as you can see in the ...
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How to read chainline specs for crankset and bottom bracket compatibility?
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I've been trying to find a replacement crankset, but have been having trouble understanding other posts about compatibility with respect to chainline. It seems that people add the ...
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Spec sheet on Shimano FC-C201 seemingly does not match my bike
Trying to find a replacement for my FC-C201 crankset:
I found (what I think is) the spec sheet here. The relevant section is here:
However, my chainring has 48 teeth while the spec sheet says it ...
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Change internal BB cartridge to external bearings on my mountain bike
I have an Orange EVO6 MTB, which has an internal bottom bracket cartridge with a square taper spindle, which is working fine.
But, carrying out a routine clean/check-over, I noticed there was play in ...
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Can front gear be replaced on a Retrospec Judd folding bicycle?
The Retrospec Judd folding bicycle has rather high gearing, 48T front, 18T back, around 53 inches gearing. Is it possible to replace the front gear with a 40T, say? That would give the bike about 44 ...
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Will the Sram NX Eagle Dub Crankset fit the Sram Cassette 11-speed PG-113?
I would love your help and I'm hoping to learn about compatibility in the process. Will the Sram NX Eagle Dub Crankset fit the Sram Cassette 11-speed PG-113?
Thank you.
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Will Sram Dub Pressfit BB92 fit a Sram Apex Crankset?
I would love your help. Will this Sram Dub Pressfit BB92:
Fit the Sram Apex Crankset:
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Bottom bracket tightening old Mercier bike
(I don't know much about bike repair and I may have gotten some words wrong!)
I inherited this old Mercier. Everything else is good but the pedal spindle is quite loose. I want to tighten it but it ...
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crank arm with 15mm diamond holes
I have a stationary bike that was given to me. The threads for the pedals are stripped, so I was trying to replace the crank arms.
Both arms are diamond hole types, I managed to get them off, but I ...
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Replacement crankset for a Specialized Sirrus X 3.0
I am looking for a replacement crankset for my Sirrus X 3.0, preferably a cheaper option.
The stock crankset appears to have a spindle diameter of 24mm, spindle length of 107mm and 40 teeth. I have ...
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Replacing the crankset on Cannondale CAADX 105 from 2017 (BB30)
I have a problem with Cannondale CAADX 105 from 2017. Chainring wobbles when pedaling, and chain touches the front derailleur. I took it to a LBS, and they told me the problem is in the crank and ...
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Is an Ultegra Shimano left side FC-R8000 crank arm compatible with newer Shimano Ultegra R8100?
I’m buying a new bike with Utegra Di2 R8100 group set. It doesn’t have a power meter. I have a power meter on my older bike with Ultegra R8000 group set. Is an Ultegra Shimano left side FC-R8000 crank ...
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Strange noise from smallest cog
I have just replaced bottom bracket bearings, chainring, chain, and rear cassette, (7-speed) with decent Shimano bits and when in the highest gear i.e., big front cog smallest rear cog, I get a dull ...
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Help choosing right chainset / crankset - commuter looking for a faster top speed
I need to replace the chainset on my commuter bike and I'm thinking of a change.
I've currently got Shimano: 28/38/48 front, 11-32 (8 cogs) back.
My daily cycle (north to central London and back) is ...
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How to adapt a 130 BCD Crankset to 110BCD for fitting a power meter?
I have a Cube road bike with a Shimano Ultegra R6703 crankset. In shopping for affordable power meters I have come to the realisation that there are none with a 130BCD 5-bolt pattern for fixing to the ...
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