Square taper crankset

inglebert

I'm looking for a square taper crankset with removable rings for my MTB but having some real trouble finding what I am looking for online.

I saw Alivio ones which look like they have the removable rings but wondering if anyone knows of any websites/other options for me to go for?

Fairly new to changing bike parts and maintenance of them so perhaps that is part of my problem.

Please help

inglebert

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/shi ... t-ec019266

That is the one that I saw, had to go searching again.

supersonic

This is the one I'd get:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shim ... -prod46021

inglebert

Thank you for your reply.

Does that one have replaceable chainrings? I am hoping for this to last a while and I tend to sit on middle gear alot so would love to be able to replace that when it gets more worn than the others as my current one is riveted and kinda bugging that I need to replace the whole thing rather than a cheap £6 on the middle ring.

supersonic

Yes, all replaceable.

gt-arrowhead

The link that Supersonic posted is a huge bargain, definitely go for that.

As for lasting a while, square taper lasts forever. Very reliable, simple and long lasting.

inglebert

Okay, they don't state that they are replaceable is all, I did see those in my first venture to look for some.

Just wanted to make certain they are replaceable before I buy them though if they last 6 months at least I'll be happy for £20 until I can afford something better.

inglebert

Thank you for your help you 2, ordered it and hopefully it'll be a smooth changeover from my old set

raldat

Quick comment. The one posted is good. I have it on my old commuter. However, if it is different to the one you took off, do you have the axel length right. From memory, the one you bought uses a 113mm axel length to give a 50mm chain line which is pretty standard. My old square taper crank used a 122mm axel to give that chain line. I had to buy a new BB as well as the crank, which was fine as my old BB was stuffed.

jimothy78

If you don't already have one, you'll need a square taper crank removal tool, like this one:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/LUPO-Universal- ... B00AFYEDK4
You'll also need a large adjustable spanner work the above tool (or there are similar tools with a built-in handle, too), plus an 8mm allen key (or 14mm socket wrench, depending on type) to remove/replace the bolts holding on the crank arms.

The only other potential problem you might come across is if the profile of the new crank arms is very different from the old one, the spindle of your existing bottom bracket might not be the right length, and you might need to replace the bottom bracket too. If you can find the model number for your exising crank, we can check if there's going to be a problem, so you're ready for it.