I can't see his clearly enough to tell what it is.
Klunker rebuild
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Now if I'm right I use something like this
with this
I can use the crank I have handy just how many parts do I want if the Shimano crank would have worked I would have it all working already grrrrr
I can use the crank I have handy just how many parts do I want if the Shimano crank would have worked I would have it all working already grrrrr
If you have a hollow spindle crank set, two-piece or three piece, then this is what you need. If you want to run square taper then you just need the adapter pictured on the bottom along with a square taper BB with the right spindle width. I have different bikes with all of the variations mentioned
I didn't go back and look but I assume you already have a cranks at you're trying to use?
I did but the the Shimano XT where the ring in the middle holds the bigger ring on so the square taper was out. So I started looking to buy a different one square taper are harder to find. Lots of hollow spindle and there really nice.
Every dang time!
ie:
She: The garage is too full of bikes!
He: I should sell yours. It’s the oldest one.
She: grrrrr…..
He: OR … you could Remember to put it in your shed.
She: ………humph!
(It’s still in the garage. She hasn’t ridden in 3 weeks. But she wants to move mine?)
Once again @MattiThundrrr with the assist
I seen this unassuming bike for 90 bucks never thought nothing about it free spirit Sears more often than not garage. But Matti looking closer noticed the Sturmey archer 3 speed with drum brake hub, it also has a crank I can use the tires new, brand new chain, brake lever, and sun rims. And talk the guy down to 50 bucks to boot.
I seen this unassuming bike for 90 bucks never thought nothing about it free spirit Sears more often than not garage. But Matti looking closer noticed the Sturmey archer 3 speed with drum brake hub, it also has a crank I can use the tires new, brand new chain, brake lever, and sun rims. And talk the guy down to 50 bucks to boot.
Added a brooks saddle used seat clamp off a 60s messager saddle would have preferred the b17 but I had this one should clean that seat post.
MattiThundrrr
Rattus All Terrainus
Lol one of the tires is worth that much. That Sturmey crank is nice too. Did you see the step through frame he was selling too? Same price, but didn't have the modern upgrades
MattiThundrrr
Rattus All Terrainus
He didn't mention that I took a ride on the klunker the other day before the latest changes. I did a jump or two, it felt amazingly solid for a 60 year old. Made me think about putting some changes to the Duck. Aggressive changes
Went with the truvativ converting bracket and installed a shimano un71 bottom bracket
Used the sturmey archer crankset I had handy Should have cleaned it first but it's night shift and I'm lazy.Take some links out of the chain and switch out peddles
MattiThundrrr
Rattus All Terrainus
Where's that come from? That's good stuff. Should last you for years without any problems
A Sears Free Spirit came new with SA hub and cranks? If so, I'd save that frame for another build.
It was bizarre guy rebuilt the free spirit with the sturmey drum break,that Shimano bottom bracket set of sun rims in perfect shape,the crank barely has a mark on with matching break ,tires are new and the frame was saved to make a beater bike for the winter it's a smaller frame A style frame witch is hard for me to find.
MattiThundrrr
Rattus All Terrainus
Lol good to hear that, the klunker can use a break, and the Bertrand deserves better treatment. The Free Spirit, really didn't look too bad the way he built it, you should be able to slap together something good with it. I noticed that the ladies bike he had is still available
