Ridgeback 602EX SIS Crankset
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Hi 
A bit retro (!), but I've just inherited a 602EX SIS and it looks like the crank etc (Exage 300LX) needs replacing - is this a relatively straightforward thing to do and what would be a cost-effective (cheap!) replacement? Not sure if it would make any difference, but I'd mainly look to be doing off-road stuff, with maybe some winter road riding from time to time.....
Cheers
A bit retro (!), but I've just inherited a 602EX SIS and it looks like the crank etc (Exage 300LX) needs replacing - is this a relatively straightforward thing to do and what would be a cost-effective (cheap!) replacement? Not sure if it would make any difference, but I'd mainly look to be doing off-road stuff, with maybe some winter road riding from time to time.....
Cheers
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You need to know the length of the bottom bracket axle, then buy a square taper chainset that takes that axle and length.0
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Thanks
Sorry for the nooby question, but does bottom bracket axle mean the same as spindle?
If so, it's 121mm and square taper according to Sheldon Brown - would I need to get a chainset/crank exactly the same as is on there?0 -
Yes, spindle/axle lol. Some chainsets use a 113 axle - others 127: it is to give the correct chainline. So you need to be 121 or very very close.
Or replace the BB at the same time.0 -
Cheers
Will have a look around and a ponder...0
