Re: [CR]chainline difference between pista & strada

(Example: Framebuilding:Paint)

Date: Tue, 22 May 2007 11:47:22 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Fred Rednor" <fred_rednor@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]chainline difference between pista & strada
To: CR List <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
In-Reply-To: <p06240870c278ce91b1ad@[10.0.1.36]>


--- Sheldon Brown <CaptBike@sheldonbrown.com> wrote:
> Wayne Davidson asked:
> >Hi all, if I was using a Campagnolo road crankset in a fixed
> wheel, would
> >the outer chainring position be the same as a Campagnolo
> track
> >crankset?
>
> Definitely not. It would be quite a lot farther to the
> right. The
> inner ring will likely be in an approximate "track"
> chainline.
>
> See: http://sheldonbrown.com/chainline

One thing worth noting, though, is that Sheldon's chart assumes the road/double crank would be using a road/double bottom bracket spindle. In my experience, the use of a spindle meant for a track/single crankset would place the chainring (when mounted on the outside) in the correct position - or close to it.

In such a case, though, it's likely that you would have to grind off the mounting lugs for the inner chainring. Otherwise, they will make contact with the chainstay.
     Fred Rednor - Arlignton, Virginia (USA)