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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Hiro Tonka on June 27, 2011, 03:35 PM

Title: Cranks
Post by: Hiro Tonka on June 27, 2011, 03:35 PM

Hi, I've a 1980's Raleigh racer bike with a tasty Sugino GT crank.

I wouldn't mind fitting it to one of my 80's freestyle bikes. Is this possible and what extra bits would I need to buy.

Cheers .
Steven

Title: Re: Cranks
Post by: Spen69 on June 27, 2011, 04:08 PM

Steve

Yes, all you need is a USA to taper BB with a new spindle - available as a kit on the bay for next to nowt from Hopkins cycles (£7.99 plus postage I think?) if you want a cheap solution, or you can spend a lot on a sealed solution, like £50 and upwards.

Actually, here you go:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230623694798

Got a couple on builds myself and they do the job but not top quality - perfect for sunday riders but i wouldn't race every day on one :coolsmiley:

Spen

Title: Re: Cranks
Post by: Hiro Tonka on June 27, 2011, 05:09 PM

Thanks Spen,
 I didn't realise it was as simple as that. I've just ordered one  :daumenhoch:

Steven