Problems with lining up chain & crank

We will help- but there will be some light hearted ribbing, it's integral to this forums character.

We will help- but there will be some light hearted ribbing, it's integral to this forums character.

Oh... just realised I forgot my winkie/smilie thing at the end of my post.

grumbles

[newbie lover mode] You can space the rear cog out a bit.
Using BB spacers, or this pack might be more useful (has selection of different sizes).
http://www.velosolo.co.uk/shoptrack.html

[/newbielover mode]

Oh, and theres a fecking tree growing out of your drive side pedal.
I'd get one for the other side for ambidextrous skidding.

Oh... just realised I forgot my winkie/smilie thing at the end of my post.

Fixed.

Cog spacers and perhaps move chainring to inside of spider.

im seriously that noob that I dont have a clue what you lot are going on about, I used to ride bmx, mate got me into fixedd a little while ago, bough the bike of a friend for 50 to do a conversion, didnt have the money to go buy a stupidly expensive bike, Just wanted something to cruise about on & have a bit of fun ( & no I didnt buy it because there " cool " & its the thing to do, well into anything tbh, love my hobbies, been skateboarding for 7 years, though something new would be a change! it doesnt have any brakes because its fixed & I havnt even rode it because of the chain alining situation as I dont want to bust it, my friend gave me the crank & chain ring, but didnt have the opposite side, so we used the crank arm allready on one side & Just changed the ring & crank arm on the other, the line up is bad & on the rear rixed cog, it sticks, but the free wheel is fine because it sits out a little more, I went to geoff wiles & he said the bottom bracket cant be changed for some reason? he said to either get a shorter spindal or put a spacer between the rear fixed, but I will only be able to get about a mm spacer otherwise the thread will slip! Sorry for the rant! But seriously only been helped by like 2 people on this forum, other than that I get sarcy comments or just plain stupidness, Ive hurd from so many people not to even bother joining because thats all it is, but I needed help & didnt wanna take other peoples words, but tbh its pretty true, I just wanted a little help with something that I though I would enjoy, sorry I bough the wrong frame! sorry I dont know alot, but thats Just how it is, I cant expect to be genius at it in 5 mins im affraid, Im picking up another bike from a dude on freecycle on sunday, might be better, ill look, anywho bed time, work tomorow, tar for people that did help, rant over. Night

Some more helpful advice: Use fucking paragraphs.

Cog spacers.

You copycat Bollocki!

and perhaps move chainring to inside of spider.

OK. Good call.
Could also use chainring bolt spacers and longer chainring bolts

http://sheldonbrown.com/chainline.html

I was just reiterating your sound advice SF...

newb lover.

newb lover.

Says the man most likely to be found hanging around the nursery?

I was just reiterating your sound advice SF...

newb lover.

Why do I read that with the voice of Barry White in my head?
very disturbing.

Says the man most likely to be found hanging around the nursery?

I dont do that anymore... Nor do I derail threads by talking about dressing gowns.

I got growled at by some forum elders so Im now on my best behaviour.

I dont do that anymore... Nor do I derail threads by talking about dressing gowns.

I got growled at by some forum elders so Im now on my best behaviour.

Too right!

nightshirts for the win!

Why do I read that with the voice of Barry White in my head?
very disturbing.

I think you're ok SF... I hear the voice of Carson Kressley

Prefer the teachings of Tim Gunn myself. With a name like that he should piloting Airwolf.

Prefer the teachings of Tim Gunn myself. With a name like that he should piloting Airwolf.

That explains the leather jacket then...

Order of preference: Correct BB > sprocket spacers > chainring spacers > poke in the eye with a sharp stick

Tar. Will see what I can do, n take some photos whn I get home from work. Where do I messure the bb? Just wigth n length?

measure your b.b shell width.
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Google the terms if you don't know to what I'm referring**.

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funny situation in here. he asked a noob question and got some rather friendly answers, refuses to respond to questions that where asked to figure it out and help him in more detail and he then complains a bit. *giggles man you got more useful answers then some other serious threads combined!

so here you go:

1. sheldon (learn it word by word and be able to cite it when asked by alders)
   
2. measure it yourself
   
3. identify type of your (drive side) crank
   
4. consider
   a. road bikes have wider spindles/chainlines
   b. track/ss go for 42mil +/-1mil
   c. different taper of the spindle and the cranks
   d. possible need for adapters
   
5. combine learned knowledge (< involves reading/understanding of red content) and figure your 'new' set up with the right combination of BB, spindle length, crank taper and rear hub chain line set up.
   
   

estimated study time for this BB/chainline 'lesson' in home study with aid of google, sheldon and a ruler is about an afternoon, that does not include sourcing parts or communication with mates or lady friends via mobile or web based services, nor does it respects time to fiddle with the 'right' itunes playlist for sound scape as these can vary by a huge margin.

you'll learn the terminology as you go along trying to figure it out. last thing is that you actually didn't need to join to gain the knowledge as it is all in here freely accessible... and out there, though having this thread here should have pointed you in the right direction(s) to finally figure it out and solve it. in which case you also might want to take pictures and let others know, what was so special about your mysterious BB and how you solved possible issues to make it an informative read for newbees, who's mates say, there's nothing on here besides...

then tell your mates to pull their lower lips over the back of their heads and make 'em swallow. these people here are the most helpful bunch and they restored my faith in humanity (Note: ignore lists are sometimes the tool of choice ;) given that one goes out and meets them at rides and drinks as this forum is about riding bikes and ... aah ... hmm stuff.

oh boy i got hot chilly curry for lunch *tzzzzz

right gonna try messure bottom bracket, heres a few pics.

NAME THAT CRANK, no dont, Just the crank im using, unfortunalty I didnt have both halfs, so im using the original crank on other.

bottom bracket shell wigth is 80mm

I'd be surprised if the shell was 80mm, have a read...
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_bo-z.html#bottom

... then remeasure...

Prefer the teachings of Tim Gunn myself. With a name like that he should piloting Airwolf.

I imagine he would look seriously badass in a Helicopter Jumpsuit type outfit with a pair of aviators on.