Can you identify this crank

[Andreas_187]

I was cycling yesterday and a guy stopped me to help him with his bike. He is a security guard at Somerset hospital in Green Point and rides there from Fishoek every day!!!!!! 

It is a titan MTB with 8 speed something. I took the bike home and indexed the gears, tightened headstock, adjusted brakes etc but the chainrings are buggered and it slips over the teeth. I did what I could and he was very happy but the bike is generally a disaster. I wouldn't mind sourcing a crankset or chain rings but I have no idea what they are.

[RobertWhitehead]

Those rings are welded to the crank, you will have to replace the whole crank. 

Is it a square taper or hollow (I doubt that it will be hollow 😁) 

[splat]

Titan's own inhouse brand (TRC), so you wont find rings to replace that.

Also looks like a M12 bolt is through the crank shaft, so a new crank may be in order.
3x8 may be hard to find...

[Andreas_187]

It doesn't have to be a 3x crank, a 2x would be fine. Are they available? The front derailleur is in bad shape and thesmallestvring is in the worst shape so I managed to get it to shift on the two outer rings only. 

[splat]

55 minutes ago, Andreas_187 said:

It doesn't have to be a 3x crank, a 2x would be fine. Are they available? The front derailleur is in bad shape and thesmallestvring is in the worst shape so I managed to get it to shift on the two outer rings only. 

Perhaps put a request here: 

 

[100Tours]

1 hour ago, Andreas_187 said:

It doesn't have to be a 3x crank, a 2x would be fine. Are they available? The front derailleur is in bad shape and thesmallestvring is in the worst shape so I managed to get it to shift on the two outer rings only. 

I've got a 34.9 clamp, 3x front deraileur you can have. And if you find a crank/BB I can probably help with chainrings.

[Andreas_187]

6 hours ago, splat said:

Titan's own inhouse brand (TRC), so you wont find rings to replace that.

Also looks like a M12 bolt is through the crank shaft, so a new crank may be in order.
3x8 may be hard to find...

Well spotted, yes it does look like a mcyver job with that bolt through the crank shaft 

[RossTopher]

Andreas, here are a couple new options. sounds like he needs something fresh for all the mileage

https://www.decathlon.co.za/bike-gearing/327079-11049-bike-triple-bottom-bracket-7-8-and-9-speeds.html#/demodelsize-254no_size/demodelundefined-968556?queryID=c60f206ea7b20181aad587dca081e6f3&objectID=4096853

https://solomonscycles.co.za/products/shimano-fc-ty501-front-chainwheel/

https://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/shimano-crankset-fc-ty301

 

i see you posted in the other forum, but if you dont come right, i'll gladly go 50/50 with you on a new crankset to help a fella out, of if you find something on the hub. just PM me bank details and damage (i will only be able to pay on Wed though :)...
 

 

[Andreas_187]

21 minutes ago, RossTopher said:

Andreas, here are a couple new options. sounds like he needs something fresh for all the mileage

https://www.decathlon.co.za/bike-gearing/327079-11049-bike-triple-bottom-bracket-7-8-and-9-speeds.html#/demodelsize-254no_size/demodelundefined-968556?queryID=c60f206ea7b20181aad587dca081e6f3&objectID=4096853

https://solomonscycles.co.za/products/shimano-fc-ty501-front-chainwheel/

https://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/shimano-crankset-fc-ty301

 

i see you posted in the other forum, but if you dont come right, i'll gladly go 50/50 with you on a new crankset to help a fella out, of if you find something on the hub. just PM me bank details and damage (i will only be able to pay on Wed though :)...
 

 

Thanks, that's very kind. This guy is constantly sending me voice notes expressing his gratitude. He says the bike drives like a car now! 

The truth is the bike is pretty FUBAR all over. I'm going to investigate finding him a whole bike because putting a crank on this may be throwing good money at a big mess. 

[RossTopher]

1 minute ago, Andreas_187 said:

Thanks, that's very kind. This guy is constantly sending me voice notes expressing his gratitude. He says the bike drives like a car now! 

The truth is the bike is pretty FUBAR all over. I'm going to investigate finding him a whole bike because putting a crank on this may be throwing good money at a big mess. 

a good point, well made.

the offer stands to contribute if you find something.

[Bicycle Yard WESTERN CAPE]

8 hours ago, Andreas_187 said:

I was cycling yesterday and a guy stopped me to help him with his bike. He is a security guard at Somerset hospital in Green Point and rides there from Fishoek every day!!!!!! 

It is a titan MTB with 8 speed something. I took the bike home and indexed the gears, tightened headstock, adjusted brakes etc but the chainrings are buggered and it slips over the teeth. I did what I could and he was very happy but the bike is generally a disaster. I wouldn't mind sourcing a crankset or chain rings but I have no idea what they are.

I have a crackset that should work !

 

DM me, can arrange a pickup or courier for you.

 

What's the internal size ?

[Andreas_187]

37 minutes ago, Bicycle Yard Zarras said:

I have a crackset that should work !

 

DM me, can arrange a pickup or courier for you.

 

What's the internal size ?

Thanks very much, appreciated. I'm going to get a new bike. His wheels are toast, brakes are toast, both derailleurs are hanging on for dear life.

Makro had a Raleigh Nexus 29er for R1700 . Are they complete rubbish for that money? 

Edited July 17, 2022 by Andreas_187

[RobertWhitehead]

31 minutes ago, Andreas_187 said:

Thanks very much, appreciated. I'm going to get a new bike. His wheels are toast, brakes are toast, both derailleurs are hanging on for dear life.

Makro had a Raleigh Nexus 29er for R1700 . Are they complete rubbish for that money? 

I have more than enough parts to slap something together for him. I just need to know what size he rides 👍

[Andreas_187]

33 minutes ago, RobertWhitehead said:

I have more than enough parts to slap something together for him. I just need to know what size he rides 👍

Really? That would be amazing. Lete know how I can help. He rides a medium sized bike. 

I think anyone that rides 2 hours to work in the winter deserves to be given a chance. 

Edited July 17, 2022 by Andreas_187

[RobertWhitehead]

8 hours ago, Andreas_187 said:

Really? That would be amazing. Lete know how I can help. He rides a medium sized bike. 

I think anyone that rides 2 hours to work in the winter deserves to be given a chance. 

Sure thing, let's chat on dm. 

[tinmug]

Great to see rubbers engaging with this, and @Andreas_187 awesome of you to help the guy.

@Titan Racing Bikes this is a great opportunity to step up and help. 🤞