Crankset compatibility

[Richard Rose]

I have this crazy idea to put a Cane Creek EE wings titanium crankset on a Gus / Susie. I own the crank. It has a 30mm spindle and has a 176 q factor. It indicates it is compatible with a "BSA 73" bottom bracket. That should work, right? Obviously requires a external BB. 

Thanks for any insights.

[Ryan Frahm]

Shouldn’t be a problem. What a beautiful crankset!

[Nick Payne]

You'll need a set of external BB cups for a 30mm spindle, and a couple of 2.5mm spacers to go under the cups, given that your frame has a 68mm rather than 73mm BB shell. And if it hasn't already been done, it's definitely worth getting the BB shell chased and faced to ensure that the cups are coaxial and parallel when installed.

Nick

[Ryan Frahm]

The Gus/Susie is a 73mm BB shell, so just one spacer on the drive side is needed. 

[Brian Turner]

I’m a big fan of the White Ind external BBs. I have one on my Gus. Solidly built, MUSA, pretty colors and all that.

On Dec 2, 2022, at 7:24 AM, Ryan Frahm <fra...@gmail.com> wrote:

The Gus/Susie is a 73mm BB shell, so just one spacer on the drive side is needed. 

On Friday, December 2, 2022 at 2:40:03 AM UTC-8 Nick Payne wrote:

You'll need a set of external BB cups for a 30mm spindle, and a couple of 2.5mm spacers to go under the cups, given that your frame has a 68mm rather than 73mm BB shell. And if it hasn't already been done, it's definitely worth getting the BB shell chased and faced to ensure that the cups are coaxial and parallel when installed.

Nick

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[Ryan]

Yikes...for 1099.00 USD  for crank arms sans chainrings I bet you want to use it, Richard!

[Richard Rose]

Yes, they are crazy expensive. I picked it up gently used for significantly less than that. The beauty of the crank - other than its looks - is that you can erase pedal strikes with a scotchbright pad.

It currently is installed on the Ibis Mojo 3 that I own & love but now find uncomfortable. I rode rigid for many years before going full suspension & now find myself craving a bike that fits like my Clem but dedicated to singletrack. The Ibis also is equipped with Sram AXS shifter / derailleur which could find its way onto a new build. Those parts were also purchased at a very reduced price. Sometimes you get lucky? If I manage to sell the Mojo as is I will likely utilize Riv silver bits on the new build.

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On Dec 2, 2022, at 10:40 AM, Ryan <ryte...@mts.net> wrote:

Yikes...for 1099.00 USD  for crank arms sans chainrings I bet you want to use it, Richard!

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[Richard Rose]

I am with you!

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