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Post by JoelO on Nov 5, 2004 16:07:39 GMT 10
i need new cranks for my mod and i havew no idea what to get. what brands should i be looking at, where should i get them and isis or square taper?
thanks
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Post by tomac on Nov 5, 2004 21:41:30 GMT 10
I've used monty x-hydra cranks on a mod, they were fine (front freewheel, square taper). I wouldn't bother getting ISIS cranks as the BB replacement wouldn't be worth the trouble. Might be worth looking at echo cranks as well.
- Joel
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Post by joelO on Nov 5, 2004 22:05:12 GMT 10
i'm thinking probably some monty cranks, i emailed huxter and he said ~145 + freight for square taper
i'll post up a pic later of the problem with my cranks i've got now, kinda a funny story (not for me)
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Post by JoelO on Nov 7, 2004 12:51:36 GMT 10
if i go front freewheel will i need a new hub or can it be swapped to a fixed cog easily?
if i can't just swap it easily to a fixed cog does anyone know of any good 158mm non freewheel cranks because i think it'd be much easier than getting this all sorted out.
The profile trials cranks on phantom cycles- does anyone know the BCD these use, i sent an email asking and i got this reply
Hi Joel,
They actually use a profile specific trials ring which is
included.
Kerry Moroz
Phantom Cycles
4/147 Remembrance dr.
Tahmoor NSW
does this mean that they use a ring that is only made by profile and would this mean problems replacing the ring in the future or does this mean that the ring is built into the cranks and can never be replaced or am i completely wrong and it uses a common BCD and i can use any ring of this BCD
P.S. i have up to $400 to spend, i can get more if there is no other options but i'd rather not spend that much
apparently monty sells a rear cog which screws on where the freewheel goes to convert the rear to fixed cog. is this right and does anyone know how well these work and how difficult they are to fit?
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Post by AlexPV on Nov 7, 2004 13:23:47 GMT 10
Do what you said last, get a fixed cog, its easy to put on, the hard bit is getting the current freewheel off.
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Post by tomac on Nov 7, 2004 20:11:23 GMT 10
getting the current freewheel off can be difficult, I'd suggest taking it to a bike shop and telling them that the freewheel is rubbish, to destroy it. That's the easiest way to get it off, take it apart and then hammer it off. I've used a hacksaw to get them off before but you have to be very careful of the hub threads. Get the monty 12 or 13 tooth cog and an 18tooth freewheel up front. If you get yourself a white industries freewheel from www.shifterbikes.com (australian) then you won't ever have the take the freewheel off the crank (almost) which is a difficult task. Apparently they are well worth the money over an ACS claws (the next best option). good luck ! - Joel |
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Post by JoelO on Nov 7, 2004 20:28:18 GMT 10
i think tomorrow i'll order new cranks, freewheel, screw on fixed cog and i think that was all i needed as i have a new chain already
anyone know if its possible to get 16T freewheels?
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Post by tomac on Nov 9, 2004 8:37:58 GMT 10
not for the thread standard on your cranks no, there is a smaller BMX standard for sub 18t freewheels, but not usable for trials. Stick with 18 tooth up front, and 12 or 13 on back. Don't be tempted to use cheaper track cogs, they have less thread than proper monty cogs and you WILL strip your hub thread. I know from bitter experience, this ended my mod career  ACS are fine freewheels, the first post in this Q and A section is about them and you should read and understand it before you get the freewheel, it was written by a very intelligent young contributor who is now in a hostel in Nice, cote d'azur, france - drinking 50 cent glasses of sangria in a converted chapel. Bastard. - Joel |
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