Wanted: Cheap crankset and front brake

Posted on Fri 13th, June 2014

• #1

12ounce

I recently buggered up my arm and im in a cast for 5 weeks, so i decided to build myself up something more comfy.. The only 2 bits im now missing are the crankset and a front brake calliper.

The cheaper the better.. its a real rat/pub bike kind of thing just to help me get around.

thanks!
• #2

Dazaa

Pretty sure I can sort you out with a crank and front caliper. Crank needs a chain ring however.
• #3

.gaz.

I have a ratty but functional 80's Shimano 105 chainset you can have for £15.
Can't remember what chainring's on it but I think it's about 47t.
• #4

12ounce

Im after a track/single speed crankset! Probably should have mentioned, sorry.
• #5

markxrat

surely the 105 would be fine with a single chain ring would be a good crank for a single speed.
• #6

12ounce

would the chain line not be a bit off?
• #7

.gaz.

I was using it for ss. Think you need a 109mm BB..
check in the drivetrain thread, anyway.
• #8

ghostface

I have a Tektro front brake caliper...

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