Great. I start to watch the video with a hope of learning some tips on how to repair and maintain my BB only to find out 45 seconds into the video mine sucks and not to ride it in the streets 😂
Not sure if this is true of fixed gear frames, but on road bikes GXP does have some what adjustability to get a chain line straight. We can put small thin spacers on either side to even out the chain line on the road bike frames. Not really sure if that is able to be done on fixed gear bikes.
Square taper bb's are prac af. Different spindle lengths for any crank chainline. It gives me the turniptops when new tech creates less options. Still, mustn't blub.
hej Zach, i would love to hear about Fixed gear specific geometry. planning on building a fixed gear frame by myself as a first project and i am a bit unsure about this topic. last year i took a framebuilders class and build a frame in the course. i was so stoked about that experience, that i built a workshop to do just that at home. so i am looking for a more simplistic bike to build - what else than a fixie (am i allowed to use the term fixie here? as to me its obvious sarcastic)
Don Walker has a really good article on track specific bike geometry as a starting point for something super racey. Also look at geometry’s on different fixed specific bikes to see what might be a desirable starting place. I would love to build my own frame one day. Hoping you accomplish the goal!
It is NOT possible to adjust chainline with spacers at the bb, on Hollowtech 2 threaded bb's, unless you use MTB cranks which may have longer axles. No one uses MTB cranks on road or track bikes because of the wide q factor, which completely different story. The outboard bearing cups hare a fixed width and only one size for 68mm bb's, also there's only one crank axle length offered. I know very well what I'm talking about as I'm running a custom bb setup on my road bike and Hollowtech 2 cranks, for which I've had to modify the bb shell. You can only use chainring bolts spacers to adjust chainline.
Generally speaking, if you switch a JIS crankset for another JIS crankset, will your chainline be unaffected? Or do different cranksets sit differently on the taper itself? Thinking of replacing my Lasco CF12 for a FK55 CNC, but not sure whether this will affect my chainline and it's an £80 experiment. If it did affect chainline, what would be there remedy? A different width BB?
Hey Zach. I’m currently running a Hatta BB on my Nagasawa but am thinking about switching to a Sugino 75 cartridge BB. Have you or anyone you know ever used one? Seems like it would make life much easier.
I have a an older Giant Boulder mtb that i want to convert to a fixed gear bike as a project and to learn more about building/maintaining bikes in general and not exactly sure where to start, can i keep the stock bottom brackets and just put on the rear chainring or do i have to swap both and what do i need to know for compatibility?
Anyone that locks up their bike where bike theft is prevalent should. Bike thieves are ruthless, and outboard bearing cranksets are extremely easy to steal and resell.
I was wondering that too. From what I can tell, the construction is way better than square taper ones. The wider bearing spacing and thick hollow axle make them stiffer and the cranks dont suffer from repeated shoving onto a taper... Care to explain, Zach?
@@SaitekFreak999 Supposedly Octalink and ISIS use smaller bearings as the hollow axle takes up more space than a square taper, though octalink doesn't seem to suffer from poor reliability. Also, the track specific octalink bb -might- use unsealed cup and cone bearings, I don't remember, so that's not exactly great for maintenance free riding
I had to carry 2 heavy duty locks and put ball bearings on each allen screw of my bike with glue so it would deter wannabee bike theif. Down side is I have to put gloue dissolver every time I have to remove anything kn my bike but is worth it a hundred percent.
I just bought an Izumi Silver chain today. Apparently they pretty good as they come from Japan and the Super V version is NJS approved. Other than that, I have no experience with the chain.
I have a V super toughness, and from what I can tell it is longer lasting/harder wearing, after a couple of months still no noticeable drop. And imo unlike what Bebo says it isn't any louder or less smooth than a 410 or 610. Dunno man, usually if your chain is a bit noisy, it's either due to lubrication, or the chainline being out of wack, doesn't have to be much, just a couple of minutes off can already be noticeable 🤷
@Bebo well, have you ever had one? Because I have one, and I can tell you from experience that (in combination with high-end drive components) I can't feel any friction, as opposed to other chains. Also, 3/32 is niche af, and still not the standard on track.
I've ridden a few Izumi chains (Jet Black, Eco, Super Toughness), and I can't tell any difference between them other than looks and a fancy NJS stamp on the Super Toughness. The Super Toughness comes with the flat head screw/square nut for quick removal, but you can just buy that piece separately. Get a Super Toughness if you like fixie points, get a Jet Black/Eco/etc. if you like money.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, Sugino 75 sealed bb is the shit! ... In combination with Sugino 75 cranks, Izumi V super toughness chain and Kappetein sprocket. Okay, it's a ridiculously expensive drivetrain, but holy hell is it a joy to ride! Edit: what im saying is, save up for a couple of months and get that buttery smooth goodness too.
@@thinkintime1 nah, Rotor NoQ chainring. NJS parts can be pretty hard to come by in Europe, plus it's not an NJS frame (of course if it were I would have exclusively used NJS parts). Frame is a 40 year old undrilled Gazelle Champion Mondial steel track frame with original pearl white paintjob, size 53 (yeah im a midget)
Hey @Bebo just to annoy you, Harry Lavreysen current world, European and ond Olympic track champion uses a 1/8 set-up with Izumi V super toughness chain AND A SQUARE SPINDEL BB 🤣🤣🤣
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Thanks for straightening this out.
Great. I start to watch the video with a hope of learning some tips on how to repair and maintain my BB only to find out 45 seconds into the video mine sucks and not to ride it in the streets 😂
Yes! The obssession of a smooooth bottom bracket
You should do a video on different kinds of handlebar tape.
Here's a video where I go pretty in-depth about bar tape. Hopefully it helps:
th-cam.com/video/M1HmMjjBanI/w-d-xo.html
this guy has a video for every one of my questions for an upcoming build.
This was so e good info. I'm learning about different bottom brackets and you answered some questions I had. 🌀
Why is octalink bad? So no 7710 on a fixed gear?
Not sure if this is true of fixed gear frames, but on road bikes GXP does have some what adjustability to get a chain line straight. We can put small thin spacers on either side to even out the chain line on the road bike frames. Not really sure if that is able to be done on fixed gear bikes.
hi Zach, good day to you. square tapper BB what SPINDLE Length size should i fix to my 68mm bb width frame? Single Speed freewheel 700c . thank you
Square taper bb's are prac af. Different spindle lengths for any crank chainline. It gives me the turniptops when new tech creates less options. Still, mustn't blub.
Hey Zach, what about sharing some tips on how to be faster on your bike?
Hello Zach gallardo I'm a new subscriber ❤️❤️❤️ your fixie video's is the best.
Tas en Chapultepec?
hej Zach, i would love to hear about Fixed gear specific geometry. planning on building a fixed gear frame by myself as a first project and i am a bit unsure about this topic. last year i took a framebuilders class and build a frame in the course. i was so stoked about that experience, that i built a workshop to do just that at home. so i am looking for a more simplistic bike to build - what else than a fixie (am i allowed to use the term fixie here? as to me its obvious sarcastic)
Don Walker has a really good article on track specific bike geometry as a starting point for something super racey. Also look at geometry’s on different fixed specific bikes to see what might be a desirable starting place. I would love to build my own frame one day. Hoping you accomplish the goal!
It feels good to have money finally to fix up my bike😅
It is NOT possible to adjust chainline with spacers at the bb, on Hollowtech 2 threaded bb's, unless you use MTB cranks which may have longer axles. No one uses MTB cranks on road or track bikes because of the wide q factor, which completely different story.
The outboard bearing cups hare a fixed width and only one size for 68mm bb's, also there's only one crank axle length offered. I know very well what I'm talking about as I'm running a custom bb setup on my road bike and Hollowtech 2 cranks, for which I've had to modify the bb shell.
You can only use chainring bolts spacers to adjust chainline.
About JIS or IS0 , please, how can I tell them apart?
You need to measure them with calipers. The widths across the flat section at the end of the spindle for each will be:
JIS: 12.65mm
ISO: 12.33mm
Generally speaking, if you switch a JIS crankset for another JIS crankset, will your chainline be unaffected? Or do different cranksets sit differently on the taper itself? Thinking of replacing my Lasco CF12 for a FK55 CNC, but not sure whether this will affect my chainline and it's an £80 experiment. If it did affect chainline, what would be there remedy? A different width BB?
How good are the SRAM S300 for people who don’t ride often?
nice BB series.
Hey Zach. I’m currently running a Hatta BB on my Nagasawa but am thinking about switching to a Sugino 75 cartridge BB. Have you or anyone you know ever used one? Seems like it would make life much easier.
I want that chaining. What kind is it?
I have a an older Giant Boulder mtb that i want to convert to a fixed gear bike as a project and to learn more about building/maintaining bikes in general and not exactly sure where to start, can i keep the stock bottom brackets and just put on the rear chainring or do i have to swap both and what do i need to know for compatibility?
can i put mtb crankset into fixie frame
hey man, is fyxation pixel single speed a good bike? thanks
Does one get extra fixie points for having and older Italian frame (Giordana) that requires an Italian standard bottom bracket?
If so, does the same fixie points apply to french bottom brackets?
You get +5 fixie points if it's a track frameset.
Who tf worries about theft prevention when choosing what style bottom bracket they want?
Anyone that locks up their bike where bike theft is prevalent should. Bike thieves are ruthless, and outboard bearing cranksets are extremely easy to steal and resell.
Nice!
Did I miss it, or did you skip Isis splined bottom brackets?
why are shimano octo link BB's bad?
I was wondering that too. From what I can tell, the construction is way better than square taper ones. The wider bearing spacing and thick hollow axle make them stiffer and the cranks dont suffer from repeated shoving onto a taper...
Care to explain, Zach?
@@SaitekFreak999 Supposedly Octalink and ISIS use smaller bearings as the hollow axle takes up more space than a square taper, though octalink doesn't seem to suffer from poor reliability.
Also, the track specific octalink bb -might- use unsealed cup and cone bearings, I don't remember, so that's not exactly great for maintenance free riding
I am also curious why the octalink are not recommended? Is there an alternate crank that's a better match/fit to the Dura Ace 7710?
new topic? how to measure components and frame specs correctly!
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I had to carry 2 heavy duty locks and put ball bearings on each allen screw of my bike with glue so it would deter wannabee bike theif. Down side is I have to put gloue dissolver every time I have to remove anything kn my bike but is worth it a hundred percent.
Have this with my seat so frustrating
@@iwritechecksatthegrocerystore Indeed but I'd rather have a complete bike from work to my house.
@Bebo I use my bike every day and I wouldn't risk it from where I am from without any lock.
@@ModifiedNmax oh no for sure. 100% agree.
@Bebo Nice should ask the management if they allow bringing bikes inside.
I have a threadless bb on my fixie. What yall think am I a bozo?
Nah, not for that. Whatever the fuck works for you, dude.
You are a "bozo" for saying "fixie" though 🤣🤣🤣
I bought a miche crankset and the correct bb it didn’t fit on my kilo tt 🥲
Ouch
Dang, that's rough. Unfortunately, some cranks/bb's just aren't compatible with some framesets.
How about saddles for the next video hehe
I got you:
th-cam.com/video/jQWyjGkpu_k/w-d-xo.html
ive got a stuck crank on the bottom bracket
Should probably take it to a bike shop. That's a job for the professionals.
Thanks man I appreciate it, greetings from the PH :))
Say whuuuuuuut??? So technical my brain hurts. You know your gear.
do a izumi chain reviews
I just bought an Izumi Silver chain today. Apparently they pretty good as they come from Japan and the Super V version is NJS approved. Other than that, I have no experience with the chain.
I have a V super toughness, and from what I can tell it is longer lasting/harder wearing, after a couple of months still no noticeable drop.
And imo unlike what Bebo says it isn't any louder or less smooth than a 410 or 610.
Dunno man, usually if your chain is a bit noisy, it's either due to lubrication, or the chainline being out of wack, doesn't have to be much, just a couple of minutes off can already be noticeable 🤷
@Bebo well, have you ever had one? Because I have one, and I can tell you from experience that (in combination with high-end drive components) I can't feel any friction, as opposed to other chains.
Also, 3/32 is niche af, and still not the standard on track.
I've ridden a few Izumi chains (Jet Black, Eco, Super Toughness), and I can't tell any difference between them other than looks and a fancy NJS stamp on the Super Toughness. The Super Toughness comes with the flat head screw/square nut for quick removal, but you can just buy that piece separately. Get a Super Toughness if you like fixie points, get a Jet Black/Eco/etc. if you like money.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, Sugino 75 sealed bb is the shit!
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In combination with Sugino 75 cranks, Izumi V super toughness chain and Kappetein sprocket.
Okay, it's a ridiculously expensive drivetrain, but holy hell is it a joy to ride!
Edit: what im saying is, save up for a couple of months and get that buttery smooth goodness too.
No Zen chainring or eai gold medal cog?
Pretty much any high end bb feels great to ride
@@TheSpaceBrosShow tell that to Bebo haha
@@thinkintime1 nah, Rotor NoQ chainring. NJS parts can be pretty hard to come by in Europe, plus it's not an NJS frame (of course if it were I would have exclusively used NJS parts). Frame is a 40 year old undrilled Gazelle Champion Mondial steel track frame with original pearl white paintjob, size 53 (yeah im a midget)
Hey @Bebo just to annoy you, Harry Lavreysen current world, European and ond Olympic track champion uses a 1/8 set-up with Izumi V super toughness chain AND A SQUARE SPINDEL BB 🤣🤣🤣
Awwww... no love for Power Spline?
It's been years since I've heard that name lol. Just covered the main ones for fixed gear.
@@ZachGallardo I think SRAM discontinued the S100 crankset just before they discontinued the Omnium, so you are definitely off the hook.
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