Thanks for all of the tips. I appreciate the acknowledgement of the STAND. I do not have one and there's no chance of finding room for one in my apt. Someday that will change . . .
I'm not sure what a crank bolt washer looks like? Maybe I'll know when I see it. I'm assuming it would be under the initial bolt--revealed when I remove that? And I gather that I should be aware that the small ring may hit the chainstays as I'm putting on the new crank? Good to know. It will be a bit before I get the cranks and have time to work, but I'll post back here with the result. Maybe useful for anyone with a Sam that wants to try a 115mm bb with VO cranks. Adam On Friday, February 16, 2024 at 5:00:46 PM UTC-6 Jingy wrote: > Also, if you do end up removing the BB, the drive side is > reverse-threaded, so lefty-tighty, righty-loosey. > Jim in Mpls > > On Friday, February 16, 2024 at 4:40:51 PM UTC-6 Drurad (Sacramento) wrote: > >> I second the disclaimer to check for washer prior to using crank puller. >> >> -Andrew >> >> On Fri, Feb 16, 2024 at 2:32 PM Shoji Takahashi <shoji.t...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Also, check to make sure there's no crank bolt washer before you put on >>> the crank puller! >>> >>> good luck, >>> shoji >>> Arlington MA >>> >>> On Friday, February 16, 2024 at 3:48:29 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: >>> >>>> I enumerated a list of tools, omitting the most critical one. >>>> >>>> Learning any mechanical manuever is a LOT easier with the bike held in >>>> a proper mechanic's work stand. Every single is a LOT harder doing it on >>>> the ground or with the bike upside down. The work stand is the barrier. >>>> There is not a mechanic on earth who would prefer working on a bike >>>> without >>>> a work stand. It's possible to get it done, but it's always harder. >>>> >>>> Bill Lindsay >>>> El Cerrito, CA >>>> >>>> On Friday, February 16, 2024 at 10:52:24 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: >>>> >>>>> Generally speaking, anybody who wants to do new mechanical maneuvers, >>>>> and has the will to purchase the right tools, by all means go for it. >>>>> >>>>> To swap out your crank set without swapping the BB, what you need are: >>>>> >>>>> -pedal wrench >>>>> -whatever wrench you need for your crank bolts: Long 8mm allen, 14mm >>>>> socket, maybe both >>>>> -crank puller, and maybe an adjustable wrench to drive your crank >>>>> puller >>>>> >>>>> Assuming you have all the above, absolutely pull your crank off and >>>>> test fit the VO. To measure the length of the existing BB a cheap >>>>> caliper >>>>> would be useful. If your existing BB is "too short" your small ring will >>>>> hit the frame and if you crank down the crank bolt AFTER you've already >>>>> crashed your ring into the chain stay, then you'll do real damage. Aside >>>>> from that, any clearance is enough clearance, but crazy close, like 1mm >>>>> would be a concern for many. 3mm is ample. >>>>> >>>>> Once you have clearance, it's up to you to worry about chain line. In >>>>> some narrow Q applications the front derailleur throw can be an issue. >>>>> >>>>> Bill Lindsay >>>>> El Cerrito, CA >>>>> >>>>> On Friday, February 16, 2024 at 10:07:21 AM UTC-8 Adam wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>> >>>>>> A while back I posted about low q, low-range cranks for my Hillborne. >>>>>> >>>>>> I just ordered one of the VO 46/30s, which seems like a good option >>>>>> at the price. I'll use the stock rings first, then tweak them down the >>>>>> road. >>>>>> >>>>>> A few questions - I'm going to try the install myself--I think--and >>>>>> this is my first attempt. >>>>>> >>>>>> I understand that the VO 46/30 is supposed to be paired with a 118mm >>>>>> BB. I have read on here of folks using shorter spindles. I currently >>>>>> have >>>>>> either a 113 or 115mm on the Hillborne. I'm assuming the only way to >>>>>> know >>>>>> is to remove the cranks and measure? Has anyone here tried a shorter >>>>>> spindle on their Hillborne with the VO cranks? >>>>>> >>>>>> My question - Should I try simply swapping cranks and see how the VO >>>>>> cranks do at 115/113mm? If so, what would I be watching for to suggest a >>>>>> problem? OR is this a dumb way to start tinkering with cranks? And if >>>>>> so, >>>>>> any thoughts on swapping BB vs taking it a shop? (I have great shops >>>>>> nearby, but like to gradually learn a few things every so often.) >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks! >>>>>> >>>>>> Adam >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/be309889-4fac-4fe5-8ab1-235eb3a11073n%40googlegroups.com >>> >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/be309889-4fac-4fe5-8ab1-235eb3a11073n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>> . >>> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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