How do I know which crankset fits my bike?

The three most common crank lengths for bicycles are 170mm, 172.5mm and 175mm. What size your bike has will likely depend on what size the frame is. Small bikes tend to come with 170mm cranks, medium with 172.5mm and large with 175mm.

Are BMX cranks universal?

Not only do BMX cranks come in multiple lengths, but they also come in three different spindle sizes; 19mm, 22mm and 24mm. Over the years, BMX has evolved and products have been refined over and over again to get to where they are these days.

What are the different types of BMX cranks?

There are four types of BMX cranksets to choose from: 3-piece, 2-piece, 1-piece, and race cranks. Most 2 and 3-piece cranksets are compatible with the same bottom brackets, so long as spindle diameter is consistent.

Are all cranks the same size?

The crank length represents the distance between the centre of the bottom bracket and the centre of the pedal axis. The most common lengths are 170, 172.5 and 175 mm, but it is possible to find cranks between 165 and 180 mm in the market.

Are all bike cranks the same size?

How do you measure a BMX crank?

To determine the crank length on your bicycle, measure the distance from the center of the crank bolt that connects the crank to the axle, to the center of the pedal spindle that connects the pedal to the crank. It may be easier to get an accurate measurement if you remove the pedal from the crank.

What are the lightest BMX cranks?

The Destro Light Crank uses a special welding system and invest cast design which allows over 200g the be shaven off the whole crank whilst keeping them incredibly strong. 22mm ultra hollow spindle and oversized arms, these insanely strong cranks are also some of the lightest on the market.

What is the best sprocket for BMX?

The Best BMX Sprockets

• BSD Guard Sprocket.
• Cult Dak.
• Fit Key.
• Odyssey Utility Pro.
• Eclat Onyx.
• Eclat AK Guard.
• WeThePeople Pathfinder.
• WeThePeople 4Star. The 4Star Sprocket from WeThePeople is a no nonsense sprocket that is 6mm thick and made from 6061-T6 aluminum.

What is the Q factor on a bike?

Essentially Q-Factor is the distance between the pedal attachment points on the crank arms, also referred to as Tread. It could also be described as the width of your crankset. This affects your stance, if you’ve ever been snowboarding think of it as the same thing, essentially the distance between your feet.

Where can I find Ashtabula parts?

Ashtabula parts were found on alot of Mongoose & Schwinn BMX Bikes in the 70’s. The down. When I was in there as a kid we found crates & crates of bikes

What type of crankshaft bearing should I use?

In most bicycle applications, bearings with loose balls are preferable to those that use retainers (cages.) One-piece cranks, along with headsets, are a major exception to this rule. It is extremely difficult to assemble a one-piece crank set with loose balls, I would not recommend trying.

What does Ashtabula mean?

Ashtabula is a native American word meaning “river of many fish.” Ashtabula parts were found on alot of Mongoose & Schwinn BMX Bikes in the 70’s.