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what bb for new howitzer cranks on carrea vulcan

richie wakerichie wake Posts: 49
edited January 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi I realy like the look and ratio on these cranks but what bb will I need and length to fit carrera vulcan, bb Needs to be hard wearing but also not to pricey
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mobi ... elID=31151

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  • bennett_346bennett_346 Posts: 5,029
    What is pricey? They start from around £25.
  • richie wakerichie wake Posts: 49
    Well for a budget bike £30 and under? Think the only original part left on the bike is the frame .
  • LJ.LJ. Posts: 149
    I don't think you have much choice they use Howitzer
  • richie wakerichie wake Posts: 49
    LJ. wrote:
    I don't think you have much choice they use Howitzer

    will any howitzer bb fit, whats the different sizing when you go to order ? what is the standard size? cheers rich
  • LJ.LJ. Posts: 149
    You will want the 68/73mm version for that frame and I notice they also come in 51mm or 56mm chainline measurements but that I am not sure about
  • richie wakerichie wake Posts: 49
    LJ. wrote:
    You will want the 68/73mm version for that frame and I notice they also come in 51mm or 56mm chainline measurements but that I am not sure about

    thats the bit im really unsure on
  • The RookieThe Rookie Posts: 27,810
    The vulcan is 68mm, the standard chainline is 47.5mm, so I'd use the 51mm!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • richie wakerichie wake Posts: 49
    The Beginner wrote:
    The vulcan is 68mm, the standard chainline is 47.5mm, so I'd use the 51mm!

    Thanks for that , just have to find a way of buying cranks bb casset and chain without the wife going nuts.
  • bennett_346bennett_346 Posts: 5,029
    richie wake wrote:
    The Beginner wrote:
    The vulcan is 68mm, the standard chainline is 47.5mm, so I'd use the 51mm!

    Thanks for that , just have to find a way of buying cranks bb casset and chain without the wife going nuts.
    Why do you want those specific cranks?
  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    bennett_346 wrote:
    richie wake wrote:
    The Beginner wrote:
    The vulcan is 68mm, the standard chainline is 47.5mm, so I'd use the 51mm!

    Thanks for that , just have to find a way of buying cranks bb casset and chain without the wife going nuts.
    Why do you want those specific cranks?
    Then look at something different.
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  • The RookieThe Rookie Posts: 27,810
    Must say they aren't the obvious choice of cranks for a Vulcan.....Some used Octalink or Truvativ Powerspline would be a good step up from the OE square taper and a setup can be had for £15-25 good used, or Deore HT2 for a bit more.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • richie wakerichie wake Posts: 49
    Thanks all for the repiles, have gone with the deore cranks
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