Have questions or want to discuss cycling? Join Now or Sign In to participate in the BikeRide community.

New: Take Part in the October Giveaway to Win the Qiolor TIGER Retro Electric Bike


How do I change cranks on my cruiser?
#1
I need to know how to change the cranks, bearings and sprocket on my single speed cruiser. I also could use some info on exactly which tools I need to have for the job.
A video tutorial would be awesome. But basic instructions would help a lot.<br />
Thanks in advance to anyone that can help

  Reply
#2
It depends on what type of crank you have - 1 piece or 3 piece. Can you post a picture?
3 piece is more common and used on almost all multi speed bikes. On a 1 piece crank, the two crank arms are made of a single piece that bends and goes through the frame. On a 3 piece, the arms are separate and bolted to an axle that goes through the frame.
Are you replacing everything for maintenance reasons or trying to change something?

  Reply
#3
It's a one piece crank common to old schwinn style cruisers. And yes I am replacing everything for maintenance reasons.

  Reply
#4
I'll add one-piece crank overhaul to the list of video requests!

  Reply
#5
Here's a quick overview:<br />
http://bikeoverhaul.blogspot.com/2006/08/removing-one-piece-crank-from-frame.html<br />
(watch out that the illustrations are out of order)<br />
Note that the left pedal and the left side nuts on the BB are reverse thread. Other than that, it's very straight forward.

  Reply
#6
hi .. well I have ordered a one piece crank, and now realize I have a 3-piece .. is there any way to replace a 3-piece with a one piece?? I doubt it ..

[attachment=69]
[attachment=70]
  Reply
#7
The crankset in the pictures is a one piece.

  Reply
#8
it is? thank you - I will watch the blog posted above to change it - great news!!

  Reply
#9
(06-13-2009, 05:49 PM)Charlie007 Wrote:  hi .. well I have ordered a one piece crank, and now realize I have a 3-piece .. is there any way to replace a 3-piece with a one piece?? I doubt it ..

Why do you want to change out your crank on that bicycle all you need to do is clean it up and maybe a new set of bearings and cups. The one piece crank are nice for a cruisers bike. I am building one but have took to long to get it done now with that pic of yours I want to finish it and I will try but I have to paint my old 10 speed bicycle first this spring after that who knows it may be another year or two. Give me a brake I'm getting old now days lol and I am trying to keep my wife happy as well thats a job all by its self :-)
My dad always told me a Sledge a matic can fix any thing.
  Reply


Possibly Related Threads...

Forum Jump:

[-]
10 Latest Posts
Moving in Style: Beyond Regular Transpor...
Yesterday 09:11 PM
Great UK Cycle Camping Map, For E-Bikes,...
11-10-2024 06:55 AM
Cycling is Anti-Aging, But There's a Cat...
11-10-2024 06:48 AM
BAGGI 1936(?)
11-09-2024 10:24 AM
Do you have a four foot rule?
11-09-2024 10:10 AM
Trek domane tyre
11-08-2024 05:07 PM
Greetings!
11-08-2024 04:39 PM
Peugeot Nouveau Folder
11-08-2024 04:34 PM
Community Discussion Cycling Myths
11-07-2024 09:05 PM
Tasmania! Anyone ridden here?
11-07-2024 05:15 PM

[-]
Join BikeRide on Strava
Feel free to join if you are on Strava: www.strava.com/clubs/bikeridecom

[-]
Top 5 Posters This Month
no avatar 1. enkei
22 posts
no avatar 2. GirishH
17 posts
no avatar 3. Jesper
16 posts
no avatar 4. Flowrider
14 posts
no avatar 5. Talha
10 posts