I have a Riv Road Standard with VO cranks and a Campy Nuovo Record FD, it works great for me and I like using the vintage part.
Cheers, Keith On Sat, Mar 2, 2024 at 1:23 AM Garth <garth...@gmail.com> wrote: > Those VO cranks with the straight arms all suggest a 118mm BB for a road > double 43.5mm chainline. FD's with relatively flat/straight cages are made > for such tight tolerances that come with straight arm doubles. Here's a > Campy Nuovo Record for example. > [image: Campagnolo-nuovo-record-front-derailleur.jpeg] > > On Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 12:16:27 AM UTC-5 Josiah Anderson wrote: > >> It's hard to say for sure from the picture, but it looks like your fd is >> at a bit of an angle, and rotating it to straight might allow a bit more >> crankarm clearance. >> >> Josiah Anderson >> Missoula MT >> >> Le ven. 1 mars 2024 à 7:33 PM, Adam <adam....@gmail.com> a écrit : >> >>> Thanks all for the help. >>> >>> I got the VO cranks a week or so ago, and today finally had time to >>> install them. The process was smooth, easy so far. No issues with the >>> current BB, which I forgot to measure, but assume is either 113 or 115, >>> based on the previous cranks. I don't think the picture below captures it >>> well, but the 46 ring lines up just inside the middle of the cassette. >>> >>> I don't think the FD is going to work--it currently rubs the chain in >>> the lower two sprockets on the cassette, BUT if I move it out so that it >>> doesn't rub it hits the crank arm. Not sure the solution there? Do I need a >>> different derailer? I'm assuming so, recommendations? I really may just >>> pull it and go "manual" for now, since the 30 is more wishful thinking than >>> part of regular rides around here. >>> >>> Any other thoughts? >>> >>> Adam >>> >>> [image: PXL_20240301_205017950.jpg] >>> >>> >>> >>> On Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 10:47:54 AM UTC-6 krisbu...@gmail.com >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Adam >>>> >>>> I have the VO 50.4 bcd cranks on my Saluki and a 118mm bb was actually >>>> too short. I had to use a 122.5 and even that was pretty tight. >>>> >>>> -Kris >>>> >>>> On Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 10:01:33 PM UTC-6 Bikie#4646 wrote: >>>> >>>>> Adam, >>>>> >>>>> I meant to add that prices on digital micrometers seem to have gone >>>>> down over time. I replaced my old "analog" PITA micrometer on Amazon for >>>>> twenty-five bucks. I would not go for the cheapest though. I opted for one >>>>> with an auto "OFF" setting so you won't burn the battery out when you set >>>>> it down and forget it. >>>>> >>>>> Paul Germain >>>>> Midlothian, Va. >>>>> >>>>> On Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 10:55:25 PM UTC-5 Bikie#4646 wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Adam, >>>>>> >>>>>> Just saying ..... If you like the paint job on your bike, be mindful >>>>>> when applying muscle to the BB remover tool. You'll be using a heavy-ish >>>>>> adjustable wrench. So, adjust it so it's snug. It's pretty easy to have >>>>>> that tool come out and the wrench can chip the vulnerable BB shell paint >>>>>> edge. Ask me how I know. >>>>>> >>>>>> Paul Germain >>>>>> Midlothian, Va. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Friday, February 16, 2024 at 1:07:21 PM UTC-5 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/866e8053-3cd8-4fa7-8a2e-2d2cb28d70b0n%40googlegroups.com >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/866e8053-3cd8-4fa7-8a2e-2d2cb28d70b0n%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. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/58d453c6-996a-4771-8869-323a036831e9n%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/58d453c6-996a-4771-8869-323a036831e9n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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