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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Retrodan72 on April 03, 2015, 09:45 AM

Title: Redline Cranks For An Aerospeed Disc
Post by: Retrodan72 on April 03, 2015, 09:45 AM

Guys, I'm dipping my toe in the 3 piece crank pool, I never use them on the 80s and haven't this time around.

I want to know what Redline cranks would suit my Pro Racer, bearing in mind I'm running an Aerospeed disc, also what BB do I need?

Any help would be great.

Cheers in advance.

Title: Re: Redline Cranks For An Aerospeed Disc
Post by: bigger than jesus on April 03, 2015, 10:27 AM

401's are the babies to use. Surely wether it's a Hutch disc or a generic disc, they'll still fit. You may need a 19-22mm top hat washer though.
Bearings wise, they should come with a crank set up if you can find one.
If you're going down the twin pinch route then bearings are sold seperately from the arms. Personally for a Hutch build i would look for 401's.

Title: Re: Redline Cranks For An Aerospeed Disc
Post by: Retrodan72 on April 03, 2015, 10:39 AM

Quote from: bigger than jesus on April 03, 2015, 10:27 AM

401's are the babies to use. Surely wether it's a Hutch disc or a generic disc, they'll still fit. You may need a 19-22mm top hat washer though.
Bearings wise, they should come with a crank set up if you can find one.
If you're going down the twin pinch route then bearings are sold seperately from the arms. Personally for a Hutch build i would look for 401's.

Brilliant, great info. Thanks.  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Redline Cranks For An Aerospeed Disc
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on April 05, 2015, 07:47 PM

Do you have a budget in mind Dan? Although neither of these options are cheap, Johnny Chopper (Gary) makes some amazing Hutch box cranks (same as the profile anniversary cranks without the decal indent) - you can find him on facebook.

(http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp314/Nucha_soda/003-18.jpg) (http://s423.photobucket.com/user/Nucha_soda/media/003-18.jpg.html)


The Profile anniversary cranks are amazing too

http://planetbmx.com/shop/bike-components-parts/cranks/profile-limited-edition-40th-anniversary-box-crank-re-release.html

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Profile-Racing-Cranks-40th-Anniversary-Vintage-Box-Set-Old-School-BMX-MTB-NEW-/221364759151?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item338a5e2a6f

Like I say, certainly not cheap but they look cool and have a good re-sale value. Both run using a standard Profile spindle/bottom bracket, so easy to set up and to buy replacement parts if/when needed