Compatibility

TheDawg343

Hi I am very confused at the moment with sizing and fitting and stuff like that...
I would like to know if this crank set http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=65537 is compatible with this chain tensioner http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=54360
???
If it is what fitting?
And how do you install it?

nicklouse

yes.

it depends on your frame. but it will work with your current cranks as well. just remove a ring and fit a bash. (the cranks need an Howitzer BB)

TheDawg343

nicklouse wrote:

yes.

it depends on your frame. but it will work with your current cranks as well. just remove a ring and fit a bash. (the cranks need an Howitzer BB)

This is the frame i have http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=8250

is this crankset only compatible with the howitzer BB?

nicklouse

then a BB mount device is needed.

yes howitzer only.

TheDawg343

nicklouse wrote:

then a BB mount device is needed.

yes howitzer only.

Do you know what size chainline i would need for this?? http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=40487

nicklouse

what chain line does the frame maker recommend?

I guess 50mm.

But I would look at different cranks as the Howitzer is not the easiest for the home mechanic and causes more issues than others.

Look at the SLX and dont forget to get the BB faced if using external bearings.

TheDawg343

nicklouse wrote:

what chain line does the frame maker recommend?

I guess 50mm.

But I would look at different cranks as the Howitzer is not the easiest for the home mechanic and causes more issues than others.

Look at the SLX and dont forget to get the BB faced if using external bearings.

What exactly is chainline? Is it measurable with a ruler??? Thanks for all the help by the way

nicklouse

center of the seat tube to center of the cranksets. (center of middle ring 3 ring shimano and inside of middle ring on Sram cranks).