Bozman
Wore out three sets of tires already!
So I'm building what was originally described as a 1918-19 Mead Ranger frame and fork.
What my research has revealed is that it is probably a 1910-1914 Windsor Manufacturer frame. May or may not have been built for Mead. Definitely not a standardized bike.
Now comes my problems. The main crank housing is 2 5/8 inches wide.
Instead of the standard 2 1/2 inch wide crank housing as shown on my 1916 Mead Ranger.
The standard width crank that fits standard width 2.5 inch housing is too short and does not have right angle to fit in the housing.
I can probably grind down the left side about a 1/16 of an inch without getting too close the lower frame leg. I'm fearful of grinding down the right side another 1/16 of an inch because of the already tight clearances.
My question is there a wider vintage pedal crank that I could use instead of having to grind the bearing housing down?
Thanks in advance my friends.
Boz
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What my research has revealed is that it is probably a 1910-1914 Windsor Manufacturer frame. May or may not have been built for Mead. Definitely not a standardized bike.
Now comes my problems. The main crank housing is 2 5/8 inches wide.
Instead of the standard 2 1/2 inch wide crank housing as shown on my 1916 Mead Ranger.
The standard width crank that fits standard width 2.5 inch housing is too short and does not have right angle to fit in the housing.
I can probably grind down the left side about a 1/16 of an inch without getting too close the lower frame leg. I'm fearful of grinding down the right side another 1/16 of an inch because of the already tight clearances.
My question is there a wider vintage pedal crank that I could use instead of having to grind the bearing housing down?
Thanks in advance my friends.
Boz
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