Non BSO road bike at Tesco for £65

[greencat]

Does it really weigh 30lb?!

Could well do. I went round it today checking with a magnetised screwdriver which parts were alloy, and which steel.

The forks are steel (mentioned in the listing), but so is the front hub and handlebars. I can see the handlebars getting replaced with some others I've got kicking around.

It doesn't feel that heavy though - but my mountain bike is well loaded up with tat.

 

[shed]

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what would be a good crank to put obn it

 

[legrandefromage]

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what would be a good crank to put obn it

I have these on another bike - steel rings but perfect for this bike as it has a square taper BB

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sunrace-R81-R ... 1c49394c8b


Or if you get an Octalink BB

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BICYCLE-DOUBL ... 4d232d83b4

and

http://www.cyclingbargains.com/product_ ... 1a9880e487

 

[Rampage]

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And then try and explain to your wife why you've spent £50 on a chainset for a £65 bike!

 

[shed]

Re:

AYE LOL

 

[shed]

Re:

will an exage 500 crank be ok

 

[legrandefromage]

Re: Re:

will an exage 500 crank be ok

yes, just be aware that the BB on the bike may be too long making the chainline too far out

 

[shed]

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thats was my thoughts how do i find out what bb is in do i have to take it out

 

[legrandefromage]

buy it, chuck away the nasty cheap cup & cone jobbie thats in there and try:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shimano-UN40- ... 418ed10e7e

or

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Square-Taper- ... 461b5ca126

 

[greencat]

I think it might be a square taper bolted cartridge bottom bracket in there already. Obviously can't vouch for it's quality or origins though as cannot be assed to take the cranks off.

Fitted some Clarks brake blocks to one of mine today. Considerable improvement in braking. No longer semi-terrifying going down long steep hills.