Press fit and q factor

mr.trout · February 7th, 2011, 1:50 PM

hi, I have an 87 team comp with original cook bros cranks and i am trying to lower the q factor which is at about 175 on the original spindle. i have enough clearance from the chain stays to knock off about 17mm. i was reading that people have successfully run phil wood set ups without collars, which i would like to do. phil wood won't give me any feedback as to whether or not it will work.
i guess i am asking if anyone knows of any way i could run a 111mm spindle on this bike, or even if there are any press fit out board bearing options and i could just switch to a modern crankest.
thanks.

yo-Nate-y · February 7th, 2011, 4:45 PM

Velo Orange has a BB that doesn't require threads that might work for you if wanted to go modern.

If it is too terribly frustrating, please send the Team Comp to me, and I will carry the burden of a wide q factor for you!

dftuttle · February 22nd, 2011, 7:00 AM

I put this Phil Wood outboard bearing BB, BBCGI, on my Monster, but I had to make some spacers to make it wide enough for a RaceFace Evolve crank. It's made for a 73mm wide BB shell. I just finished putting it together, so I haven't had a chance to ride it yet. I'll post a picture as soon as I take some.

February 7th, 2011, 1:50 PM	#1
mr.trout New Member Join Date: August 16th, 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 4	Press fit and q factor hi, I have an 87 team comp with original cook bros cranks and i am trying to lower the q factor which is at about 175 on the original spindle. i have enough clearance from the chain stays to knock off about 17mm. i was reading that people have successfully run phil wood set ups without collars, which i would like to do. phil wood won't give me any feedback as to whether or not it will work. i guess i am asking if anyone knows of any way i could run a 111mm spindle on this bike, or even if there are any press fit out board bearing options and i could just switch to a modern crankest. thanks.

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February 7th, 2011, 4:45 PM	#2
yo-Nate-y Global Moderator Join Date: March 12th, 2009 Location: Tucson Posts: 809	Velo Orange has a BB that doesn't require threads that might work for you if wanted to go modern. If it is too terribly frustrating, please send the Team Comp to me, and I will carry the burden of a wide q factor for you!

February 22nd, 2011, 7:00 AM	#3
dftuttle New Member Join Date: August 8th, 2006 Location: Simi Valley,Ca Posts: 14	I put this Phil Wood outboard bearing BB, BBCGI, on my Monster, but I had to make some spacers to make it wide enough for a RaceFace Evolve crank. It's made for a 73mm wide BB shell. I just finished putting it together, so I haven't had a chance to ride it yet. I'll post a picture as soon as I take some.

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