Bullseye crankset (now sold)

[drcarlos]

which came with it when fitted to my fro

It's this statement that got me, I can't keep up, 2 Konas, a Dave Lloyd and now a FRO (which is on my top list BTW) you have an understanding wife man!

Carl.

 

[pete_mcc]

OK, so it seems possible, how did you do that - please not I've never seen a bullseye crank before so have no idea if the BB it is pictured with earlier in the post must be used. Thanks in advance.

Ian

Drop a line to the owner:

http://www.retrobike.net/forum/viewtopi ... 17204f6f02

But I reckon it should be possible to press fit the right size bearings to suit the bullies in much the same way as are used in Pace RC100. Alternatively, maybe the owner reamedand threaded the shell?

 

[ishaw]

Cheers, sounds like a plan.

 

[GearlessinSeattle]

Howdy Folks, just saw this.
That is my Attitude in the photo.
It is my understanding that BITD if you wanted Bullseye cranks on a Klein they would install the right size bearings in the BB and then install the crankset at the factory.
After I bought this one i tried to research if this was true and really did not find anything that proved or disproved this.
What I did find is that you cannot get aftermarket bearings that will fit a Klein BB that will allow you to use a Bullseye crank.
If i am wrong and someone out there knows different please let me know.

 

[drcarlos]

Howdy Folks, just saw this.
That is my Attitude in the photo.
It is my understanding that BITD if you wanted Bullseye cranks on a Klein they would install the right size bearings in the BB and then install the crankset at the factory.
After I bought this one i tried to research if this was true and really did not find anything that proved or disproved this.
What I did find is that you cannot get aftermarket bearings that will fit a Klein BB that will allow you to use a Bullseye crank.
If i am wrong and someone out there knows different please let me know.

They wont have used anything special, it will be something straight out of the SKF or RHP catalogue.
You just need to know inside and outside diameter and bearing width.

Carl.

 

[JeRkY]

The issue these days is getting the bearings that fit the cranks full stop. It isnt unique to Klein, same with Pace. The size they used is not commonly available these days. Indeed many people end up modifying the axle to take a bit off the OD to allow the use of modern bearings.

 

[drcarlos]

The issue these days is getting the bearings that fit the cranks full stop. It isnt unique to Klein, same with Pace. The size they used is not commonly available these days. Indeed many people end up modifying the axle to take a bit off the OD to allow the use of modern bearings.

What is the size fella?

Carl.

 

[GearlessinSeattle]

I tried to get bearings with the same size OD and ID and with every source I went to they told me no.
I even tried this guy that BITD used to retro fit the Kleins for Bullseye and he could not help.
http://desperadocycles.com/Dura-Ace_Bul ... Shims.html
Again, any info would help as I am sure some point my bearings will go.