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GeoffBird
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I've been using 150's for some time - I think I agree with Adrian that a mathematically proportionate reduction in gearing (what I have) is probably overdoing it very slightly, but it feels okay.
I was lead to believe that BMX cranks used a different pedal thread? Edited by GeoffBird - 03 February 2012 at 9:32pm |
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graydog
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The blackwidow BMX fit standard square tapers BB
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GeoffBird
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But, do they take standard pedals Graham? I believe some do not.
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graydog
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I can not say in generally, but i can say the Blackwidows i use do have standard pedal threads.
I've been using them for about 4yr and swap the pedals between bikes. Hope you well regards Gd Edited by graydog - 04 February 2012 at 2:25pm |
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SteveArmstrong
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I just found some 150mm 2 rings cranks on ebay (38T, 48T). I was tempted but they say 1.1Kg which seems a lot, probably cast iron . I just weighed my 2 ring 175mm crank set at 724g. I might not notice the weight difference though.
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When you pull the cats tail, you get the whole cat.
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tosgh
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SPA CYCLES XD-2 Touring Triple Chainset £35.00and in 160mm lengths too! Could be a bargain! |
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weight is everything
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GeoffBird
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I phoned Spa Cycles because they were advertising 150mm cranks at one time - turned out to be a typo. You got a link Glyn?
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SteveArmstrong
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OK, I've just taken the plunge and ordered a 127mm crank, hope I like it.
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When you pull the cats tail, you get the whole cat.
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tosgh
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weight is everything
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Thanks Glyn.
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