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I was hoping that I could remove the inner and outer ring from an old Truvativ chainset and use the middle ring as part of my cheap venture into singlespeeding.
Do I need to order special shortened chainring bolts and if so where can I get them cheaply (inc P&P)?
I've ordered everything else (or at least i hope I have) and want to get it built up over Christmas.

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Wiksey


 
Posted : 22/12/2009 2:05 pm
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Could use washers but short bolts looks neater.


 
Posted : 22/12/2009 2:18 pm
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Booga. Any clue where I can get some delivered for not much cash?


 
Posted : 22/12/2009 2:23 pm
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I usually just file them down cost nothing ,singlespeeding priceless 😀


 
Posted : 22/12/2009 2:28 pm
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I'm sure CRC do them.


 
Posted : 22/12/2009 2:31 pm
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LBS? a proper roadie shop should def have them in.


 
Posted : 22/12/2009 2:49 pm
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Any half decent bike shop should have some I'd have thought.


 
Posted : 22/12/2009 2:52 pm
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What about inner chain-ring bolts?


 
Posted : 22/12/2009 3:09 pm
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Inner bolts? Would these be the right length?


 
Posted : 22/12/2009 3:19 pm
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The problem with using the SS is the length of the outer section of the outer bolts (the nuts basically) - they're too long, designed to go through 2 rings. You could file down the outers to suit but be wary of damaging the thread, and there wont be much thread left.


 
Posted : 22/12/2009 3:22 pm
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CRC or Charliethebikemonger


 
Posted : 22/12/2009 3:39 pm
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£6 from ctbm


 
Posted : 22/12/2009 3:48 pm
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It is possible to cut down double bolts to fit single chainrings - if you are in a fix + don't manage to get hold of any in time.


 
Posted : 22/12/2009 4:02 pm
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yup crc do them, if not put a washer or two on the orginals to take up the extra room...no problem
Go to your LBS if in doubt


 
Posted : 22/12/2009 4:50 pm
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Stop messing around on here and file em down, its not hard to do - or you could buy some i suppose. 🙂


 
Posted : 22/12/2009 4:54 pm
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Looks like CTBM will be getting another order then. In the mean time there'll be 2 spare rings on the front.


 
Posted : 22/12/2009 6:22 pm
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I actually went with another recomendation (sorry Charlie) and ordered from http:\\www.HubJub.co.uk
Ordered lunchtime yesterday, £6 delivered and I've already got them!
Can't believe how quick they've got here, especially considering the time of year - fantastic!


 
Posted : 24/12/2009 11:51 am