Wow. This is a huge help. I will give it a go when I next get some free time. Will be sure to let you know how I get on. I will put up some photos of the mockup soon as well.
Thanks
Paul
That's exactly the case Bicycle808! Although I wouldn't say the chain wheel is particularly spectacular, it does work well with the look of the bike. And yes cottered spindles are generally longer on the drive side. Just an extra 5mm on each end would make it all work.
Thank you to everybody...
Hi
I'm both new to bike building and new to this forum so please excuse the newbie!
I am trying to install a three-piece cottered crank on to a barracuda Tia frame and am having some issues with both the clearance of the chainwheel and the cranks. I have tried both a 137mm and a 140mm spindles...