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Technical => Transmission => Topic started by: Frank Tompson on October 16, 2005, 04:27:26 pm

Title: Sport Tour 'chainside' crank
Post by: Frank Tompson on October 16, 2005, 04:27:26 pm

Want to transport my bike atop the car. But when I place it on the roof bars the pedal digs into the roof. So, I look to fit a folding pedal, but, in doing so, manage to strip the thread in the crank. Doh!

The replacement (chainside 5 star arm jobbie) appears to cost £69.99. Any ideas on how to fix without such a major outlay?

With thanks,

Title: Re: Sport Tour 'chainside' crank
Post by: Dave Whittle Thorn Workshop on October 17, 2005, 12:09:59 am

I'm afraid you will need a new crankset.  They are £69.99, but you can't expect an expensive bike to be fitted with cheap to replace parts.

Title: Re: Sport Tour 'chainside' crank
Post by: ianthehippo on October 19, 2005, 04:03:14 pm

Have a look on the tandem forum and search for helicoil.  There have been many posts on this and it may allow your crank to be saved.  Hope this helps.

Ian

Title: Re: Sport Tour 'chainside' crank
Post by: ianthehippo on October 19, 2005, 04:09:36 pm

should have said  www.tandem-club.org.uk in the discussion section.

Ian

Title: Re: Sport Tour 'chainside' crank
Post by: Frank Tompson on October 20, 2005, 10:19:54 pm

Thanks to ianthehippo and dangermouse.

Situation resolved when Ross at Thorn found me a single crank for £24.99.

Result.