There is an ebay seller who sells Shimano tandem cranks that have been helicoiled so the pedals thread correctly: http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Shimano-Single-Speed-SS-DX-Crank-175mm-110-BCD-/150506252269?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item230adf27ed
I have a set and they are a good, inexpensive single speed crank. I have had no issues and they have taken a lot of abuse on a SS MTB for me. jim m wc ca On Oct 15, 4:33 am, Marty <mgie...@mac.com> wrote: > Happen to have a nice set of Deore tandem cranks, and wondered if it > really an issue to use the "timing" set in reverse on a QB/Simpleone > single speed. (Or, in my case, an '83 lugged Stumpjumper until I can > upgrade.) I know the pedal threads would be reversed, but it seems > unless the pedals are loose, or lock up completely, they would never > unthread themselves while riding. Alternately, anyone know of a > machine shop that can change the threads? (I noticed that Harris > offers TA cranks that were "fixed" in this way) > > Marty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
