changing crankset!!
steve785
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can anyone tell me i want to change from compact to 53/39 im running 50/34 how easy is it to change over and do i need to change my chain and front mech and anything else cheers stev
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You need to be sure you have the right tools for the brand you're switching from and to. Also need to be sure of bottom bracket type and size. So make sure you do your checks before buying the new gear (pun intended).
If you've got all the right bits/tools it's then fairly straightforward.
You might need to change your chain depending how new/old it is. You shouldn't need to change your front mech, but you will need to re-position/ re-tune it.
There's loads of info online on how to do the changeover, I don't have the links handy, but Sheldon is the guru as always.
Where are you?
Someone local might do it for you.
If you're near Huddersfield, I'll do it for you.
Pat...
...I saved that delight for when there was a bus full of people to see it
I had a 53/42 130BCD FSA Gossamer 'Standard' and swapped it out for a 50/39 FSA Gossamer 'Compact. Took me 15 minutes. No special tools other than Allen keys and a chain tool £5 off ebay. To sort out the chain length:
http://sheldonbrown.com/derailer-adjustment.html#chain
If going from compact to standard you will need to raise the front derailleur and from stadard to compact lower it.
It is not rocket science but just methodical attention to detail - but if you are due a service then £15 for the service and for someone to fine tweek it sounds like a plan.
you obviously don't live in London.
Steve glad someone else asked this question as I am contemplating the same.
My new bike was built up using most of the components of my old bike. The guy who did it was Stepehn from Barron Cycles is Stow, Lincolnshire. Imagine a rural house with stables off a country line on the outskirts of a village; the stables are converted into a shop and workshops. To strip down one bike and build up the second using additional new cables, tape and a Shimano DA7900 BB (all included in the price) cost £110.
The downside is that most people are on the minimum wage and if you earn more than £17K you are doing alright.
Now this might be worth a look - don't know if it applies just to Halfords bought bikes:
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_173029
Pat...
and oh yeah the Dales are well scary at 2am I swear i was being chased by a cow ghost