Spectrum Beam/ crankset length differance

[beungood]

I have been thinking of trying a Dura-ACE TRIPLE and found a good deal on a cranket,but, the only problem is they are 170 versus the 172.5 I normally ride. I am thinking of putting them on my Spectrum beam. How much differance will there be in running them and can I run them? The beam has a fair amount of adjustment, anyone out there have any thoughts?

[dave thompson]

The difference is 2.5MM, about 1/10th of an inch. You could probably do nothing and they'd be fine.

[znfdl]

Jacko:

If you look on the for sale, I am selling my 172.5mm FSA SLK carbon triple for a good price. Since you bought my beam, I might even give you a better price.

ZNFDL

[H1449-6]

Do you mean beam as in Softride beam?

Care to post a pic?

[beungood]

Do you mean beam as in Softride beam?

Care to post a pic?


Yes, It is a Spectrum Custom based off the Softride beam but with Tom Kellog's Magic touch. Here is a pic of it...

* Please note: the Garage door is Znfdl's :banana:

[znfdl]

Jacko:

If you switch to a triple, you will need a different front derraileur, long cage rear derraileur.

Stuart

[H1449-6]

Yes, It is a Spectrum Custom based off the Softride beam but with Tom Kellog's Magic touch. Here is a pic of it...

* Please note: the Garage door is Znfdl's :banana:

Pic didn't come through.

I've always been intrigued by the Softride and the Slingshot bikes.

[shaq-d]

Pic didn't come through.

I've always been intrigued by the Softride and the Slingshot bikes.
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simply one of the best rides i've ever had
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http://www.humanitysimpliciter.com/softride.jpg

[znfdl]

Jacko:

I just installed a new Campy Record triple on my bike, I can sell you my old Record 172.5mm cranks one for a very good price. I even have an NOS campy square taper BB. Something like $50 plus shipping for both items. The cranks are 10speed, not sure if this will create a problem.

Zin.