Louis for real Posted February 24, 2012 Posted February 24, 2012 can anyone point me in a direction where i can find shorter chainring-bolts to fit my crank or maybe advise if i can "convert" normal bolts to work?and also none of them seem to have a chainguide to keep it in check at the front...?
Baroudeur Posted February 24, 2012 Posted February 24, 2012 For shorter chainring bolts you can try singlespeed.co.za, or if in the E.Cape as indicated, you could try Wayne Pfeiffer Cycles, they are very involved in track and may have some in stock. With regards to chain guides....just get your chainline and tension sorted and you shouldn't need one
patches Posted February 26, 2012 Posted February 26, 2012 Standard derailleur hanger bolts are the same as narrow chainring bolts an should be available at any LBS worth their salt
divernick Posted February 28, 2012 Posted February 28, 2012 Or at a pinch, put a spring washer on each bolt on the inside of the chainring.
Hairy Posted February 28, 2012 Posted February 28, 2012 Standard derailleur hanger bolts are the same as narrow chainring bolts an should be available at any LBS worth their salt These work well and if the LBS charges expect R10 per bolt. Or at a pinch, put a spring washer on each bolt on the inside of the chainring. This works, but if the washer is too large a dia. then it can rub on the chain ... bear this in mind when shopping for washers.
Tumbleweed Posted February 28, 2012 Posted February 28, 2012 I grinded some normal bolts down for one SS project, and, like, patches said, used hanger bolts on another.
patches Posted February 28, 2012 Posted February 28, 2012 Standard derailleur hanger bolts are the same as narrow chainring bolts an should be available at any LBS worth their saltThese work well and if the LBS charges expect R10 per bolt. Or in the case of Cajees... first they'll try sell you overpriced KCNC ones that are too long. Then they'll tell you to put washers (whilst each time you dismiss their advice and insist on derailleur hanger bolts). Eventually they will listen and go into the back and pull out a bag with about 500 of hanger bolts and say "OH! Now I see what you mean. That's very clever"... but then they'll still want to charge R30 per bolt.
patches Posted February 28, 2012 Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) The other option is if you're building a bling SS... CRC sells various brands in assorted colours, and I think CWC has coloured narrow chainring bolts too CRC starting at approx. R130 for pack of 5Not sure about CWC Edited February 28, 2012 by patches
Hairy Posted February 28, 2012 Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) Or in the case of Cajees... first they'll try sell you overpriced KCNC ones that are too long. Then they'll tell you to put washers (whilst each time you dismiss their advice and insist on derailleur hanger bolts). Eventually they will listen and go into the back and pull out a bag with about 500 of hanger bolts and say "OH! Now I see what you mean. That's very clever"... but then they'll still want to charge R30 per bolt. The first LBS I asked (just because I was passing by) charged me R10.00 per bolt ... I lost one and stopped at my regular LBS (Action Cycles in Town) and they smiled, dug in their little box of bolts and wanders and handed over the bolt for R0.00 .... nice guys they are Edited February 28, 2012 by Hairy
Louis for real Posted March 8, 2012 Author Posted March 8, 2012 awesome advice.I took an old 32 chainring grinded the teeth down and fitted using the normal bolts.does the job 100%
divernick Posted March 26, 2012 Posted March 26, 2012 That'll work. When you feel like upgrading, a Blackspire SS-specific ring is R285 and short chainring bolts are about R100 for a set of five. If looks are important to you. Enjoy the singlespeed buddy, you'll grow to love it!
Louis for real Posted March 26, 2012 Author Posted March 26, 2012 (edited) All at singlespeed.co.za? i must admit i love the no nonsense set up.the bike is lightno mucking with gears/derailleurs and stuff ive hung up the racing boots and just want to have a good time at it! Edited March 26, 2012 by mingmong
divernick Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 I was quoting CRC prices.....just to give you an idea.
D Vader Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 All at singlespeed.co.za? i must admit i love the no nonsense set up.the bike is lightno mucking with gears/derailleurs and stuff ive hung up the racing boots and just want to have a good time at it! WELCOME to the ONE sideA good time is sometimes also a fast time, you'll be surprised, sometimes SIMPLY FAST
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