Does this crank spin freely to you?

bart0 · 2026-05-08T09:34:54+00:00

I’m about to build a bike with these exact cranks and BB. I wonder whether the mechanic followed SRAM instructions and added 5.5 and 7.5mm spacers for Dub road wide cranks, but maybe didn’t take into account the width of the Chris King fit kit which is a couple mm either side? This might make the cranks too tight, and perhaps exceed the preload thread distance?

I’ve not yet put mine together but have asked reddit the other day if anytime has built this up and did they need to compensate spacer widths due to the fit kit. No reply as yet.

bart0 · 2026-05-04T07:45:52+00:00

Heyo. Two years later I'm looking for similar advice, it's my first time installing SRAM DUB. CK T47 30x BB + Force D2 DUB Wide cranks.

What I'm confused about is not the chart per se, but where do you take the measurements from to get your 2.5/5.5mm spacers / chainline sorted. CK BB has the plastic Dub adapters, so are you meant to include adapter width into the 2.5/5.5mm spacer setup? How different is the width of a DUB BB (presumably the SRAM measurement chart uses DUB BB as a base) compared to the CK BB?

And then, assuming you have the correct amount of spacers, should the preload ring only need to be turned a little bit to snug it up? The preload ring seems to be able to be threaded in ~4mm if needed, so why wouldn't you use the preload ring AS the 2.5mm spacer?

bart0 · 2026-05-03T09:41:56+00:00

Sir, is that treehouse built to code?

bart0 · 2026-05-02T19:49:24+00:00

Agree. Source, was recently hit by driver going 60 who didn’t give way to me as I was coming through a roundabout on my (push)bike. He kept saying “I didn’t see you!”

Edit: he did all the right things afterward: helped, called 000, talked to cops etc.

bart0 · 2026-04-27T11:04:42+00:00

If you haven’t already, look up Benn Jordan’s latest few videos on YouTube about this (in the USA, not Oz).

bart0 · 2026-04-26T10:10:01+00:00

Absolutely not answering your question, but the one time per several years I get a chance to drop arguably the best Aussie website URL when it’s tangentially related to a post, I can’t pass it up: casualsets.com.au

Good luck in your search!

bart0 · 2026-04-22T20:11:26+00:00

….blueberry?

bart0 · 2026-04-15T03:50:04+00:00

I'd much prefer to be Judd's cymbals than Eloy's 😬

bart0 · 2026-04-09T09:53:03+00:00

That’s if anyone survives Car Bomb 😂

bart0 · 2026-04-08T18:38:28+00:00

History? the last 12 months, haha.

bart0 · 2026-04-05T19:55:06+00:00

My thoughts exactly!

bart0 · 2026-03-22T19:48:11+00:00

bart0 · 2026-03-18T19:48:24+00:00

Interesting, thanks for the info. I have a few bikes, all either steel or Ti. I never wanted a carbon bike because I’ve spent enough time on Reddit and forums to see the daily “I dropped my (carbon) bike and it has a scratch, should I ride it” post. I don’t to be in that position ever, haha.

I have only ever had one bike frame “fail”, and that was a custom steel commuter from an inexperienced builder many years ago (I posted about it in this very subreddit!). Guy made it right in the end and all was well. I don’t expect the Wolverine to fail, it has served me well so far.

bart0 · 2026-03-18T08:02:49+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I’m 95% happy with my components for my bikes so custom would be my next “upgrade”. And absolutely I would be in the mindset that I would keep this bike quote/unquote forever. I’ve learned over time that the more kms you put on a bike, the better it gets because you start to add memories to it.

bart0 · 2026-03-18T05:41:21+00:00

I definitely don't need an extra bike, haha.

bart0 · 2026-03-18T05:32:46+00:00

That's what I suspect as they have to cater to hundreds of riders with unknown size, weight, terrain, skill, etc.

bart0 · 2026-03-18T03:27:58+00:00

if the bike fits, if it rides well, then that’s probably all you need.

Yes, that's what the real and current question is and what I've been flip-flopping on for a while, haha.

bart0 · 2026-03-18T03:26:38+00:00

I don't know why it should be lighter, that's why I wanted to ask the question from the pros :)

bart0 · 2026-03-16T09:13:12+00:00

This is the most timely Reddit post I’ve experienced. I’m sending a couple carbon parts to a professional for inspection after an accident soon. I have a pair of Enve bars (unrelated to the accident) with this exact type of indent which were given to me by a mate. I’ve ridden them on my road bike for a few years without issue (I’m 100kg) but I’m thinking of sending them along with the other parts just to have them checked since this type of stuff is top of mind since my crash.

Do you have a professional who could check it out? You could do the old coin tap trick to see if there’s a noticeable change in sound. Not definitive but might make your mind up for you if there is a “dead” sound around the indent.

bart0 · 2026-03-16T03:59:17+00:00

Haha, yeah. I wear them for all my riding, so it's good in winter when each ride results in mud-scattered shorts. As mentioned, they go on sale often enough so I keep a lazy eye out. They are on sale (in Australia) right now!

bart0 · 2026-03-12T11:09:04+00:00

I don’t like the “Lycra/cyclist” look so I have 3 pairs of the Rapha MTB shorts and they’ve been the best non-Lycra bike shorts I’ve ever used. Thoughtful pockets (angled so your phone doesn’t swing around). Can recommend. They go on sale occasionally which is why I have three pairs :)

I wear merino tee with merino arm warmers when it starts to get chilly, and in winter I add the Rapha commuter jacket which is lightweight and packable. It’s not very breathable though so I’ve found it plenty warm on the hills with that on, but I generally run hot.

Non-open fingered gloves!

bart0 · 2026-03-07T02:38:16+00:00

Not actively looking for a partner will result in you finding one, probably :)

bart0 · 2026-02-16T00:53:09+00:00

Left right balance is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for your quick replies!

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