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My BB has crapped itsself again and as I have been thinking of going compact for a while, I suppose now is the time. Question is, what do I need to purchase to change from 3 yr old Centaur to the new Ultra Torque system.
http://probikekit.com/display.php?code=L4024
Take it I need external bearings, the crank, BB??.
I've also read conflicting stories about having to replace the front derailer. True or false?
Any advice would be appreciated.
I have just completed a build with that UT system.
You'll need,
- Crankset (50/34 + bearing)
- External cups (English or Italian depending on your frame's spec)
- FD (CT specific)
- Chain (possibly)
You'll also need the tools to install these. The crankset is joined in the middle by an allen bolt that requires 42Nm of torque.
sogood said:
- External cups (English or Italian depending on your frame's spec)
Thanks, that's what I thought. How do I tell if my frame is english or Italian ('05 Giant TCR composite)?
nitrous said:Thanks, that's what I thought. How do I tell if my frame is english or Italian ('05 Giant TCR composite)?
Its English.
nitrous said:Thanks, that's what I thought. How do I tell if my frame is english or Italian ('05 Giant TCR composite)?
As Existence points out it's English. It won't be Italian unless you've got an Italian frame such as say a De Rosa. You can tell by measuring the shell width, an English will be 68mm, and Italian 73mm.
--brett
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