What's a decent crank set for...

[velomentary]

Hello. I was selling this but after little interest I've decided to crack on and start building it into as much of a nice ride as I can. The thing that is doing my head in is the ofmega 46t 38t chain set. I can't find a retro replacement thats not quite expensive. Is there a ratio I can get onto the bike that is still two ring so I can have a front derailleur (I've got a suntour ar ready to go on) but is not 46/38? I'm planning on putting a suntour ar rear derailleur as well. I'm not too precious about ratios but just would like something silver and more vintage looking. Any advice appreciated.

 

[Imlach]

Hello. I was selling this but after little interest I've decided to crack on and start building it into as much of a nice ride as I can. The thing that is doing my head in is the ofmega 46t 38t chain set. I can't find a retro replacement thats not quite expensive. Is there a ratio I can get onto the bike that is still two ring so I can have a front derailleur (I've got a suntour ar ready to go on) but is not 46/38? I'm planning on putting a suntour ar rear derailleur as well. I'm not too precious about ratios but just would like something silver and more vintage looking. Any advice appreciated. View attachment 813206

Hey, good on you for deciding to start building rather than get rid. Nice upright setup there, just the way I love it.

I'd just grab a cheap triple crankset, I'm sure some folks on here can get you a fairly priced shimano or sugino cheapo triple which lasts practically forever. Better gear range too.

You could always remove the granny ring on a triple and get a shorter spindle BB to drive it further in for a 2x setup with less high gears if you're set on 2x

 

[velomentary]

Brilliant, yes, I'll have a look at the sugino or Shimano. Sounds good. To be honest 3 rings dong bother me really - I only really use the middle ring but I like a front and rear derailleur in case the hills do appear out of nowhere. Great I'll check out them cranks. Thanks for the advice.

 

[velomentary]

Apologies I think this post is in the wrong page.

 

[Imlach]

3 would just give you better range. If you make a wanted thread I'm sure you'll find plenty of people with various chainsets they'd happily get rid off for a modest bit of beer money.

 

[Paul R]

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