Cheap 1x Crankset for Square Taper bottom bracket Mountain Bikes - Overview and Installation

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Most Walmart Bikes / Big Box Bikes come with a 3x drivetrain. A popular choice is to convert these bikes to 1x, but many people don't have the ability or knowledge to remove the factory square taper bottom bracket. Luckily, there are 1x crankset kits that work with the factory square taper. In this video I go over cheap ways to go 1x, and how to remove crank arms from square taper bottom brackets.
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@KevCentral 4 года назад

Lots of people are asking about weight difference between the two cranksets: Factory 3x = 2lbs 1oz Action 1x = 1lb 6oz

@HiagoSN 4 года назад

kilos? hehe

@monsterinyourcloset7573 4 года назад

@@HiagoSN 950g vs 725g roughly?

@octogintillion 4 года назад

@Brisdad53 THIS. I'm all for 1Xs, but when you keep the old low-range cassette, going 1X is really a downgrade, even if you are shedding weight. (And let's be honest, if someone has a Walmart/cheap bike, they don't care that much about what their bike weighs.)

@Matt-mh5ud 4 года назад

@@octogintillion Depends what you're starting with. I have a 13-40 8-speed on the rear so converting to a single from a double or triple crank set with anything between 30 and 34 teeth works well for a mountain bike.

@octogintillion 4 года назад

@@Matt-mh5ud Yeah with that range it's fine, but a lot of the bike shop bikes I see online have roughly 12-34 tooth cassettes.

@hillkillr 4 года назад

I like converting all my bikes to 1x drive trains cause I do all my own work and I suck at adjusting front derailleurs, but I tell people it's to save weight...

@KevCentral 4 года назад

Adjusting Front derailleurs is something I just can’t get right. Too impatient I guess.

@grooveseeker6269 4 года назад

Same here, IME is the most finicky component of the bike, never is spot on

@johhnylemon4003 4 года назад

really? ive adjusted a couple front derailleurs, i didnt find it all that difficult. maybe i just didnt do it right...

@grooveseeker6269 4 года назад

@@johhnylemon4003 theory is easy, then its not as easy and exact

@hillkillr 4 года назад

@@johhnylemon4003 was it 2x or 3x? I've only ever tried on 3x drivetrains myself, maybe 2x's are easier.

@purplegarage05 4 года назад

I mean technically the cheapest way would be getting an angle grinder and-

@c.brown7625 4 года назад

You can also take a drill and drill out the rivets. It might leave the crankset slightly compromised.

@nickseamus7340 4 года назад

Ive done it. Just need a chain guide...

@jajahgadis 2 года назад

@@nickseamus7340 glad to know I'm not the only broke mf who's done that.

@Rychuxd 2 года назад

@@nickseamus7340 if you don't have a chain tensioner you chain is just gonna fly

@Mojo_jojo_panda_jo 3 года назад

Fist and foremost your videos pointed me into the “budget mtb scene” and I’m appreciative for all the great info that you’ve posted!! My question is I received an oval 32t chainring (tho I ordered a round 34t) with a set of ixf cranks. As far as mounting this to the cranks- are they still mounted on the outside of the crank arm posts as you stated? Just wondering since the oval chainring is a “30” on its thinner side. I’m gonna give the oval a chance before going back to round. Thank you again for all you do!

@jonahnichols2158 4 года назад

I was just about to pull the trigger on this. Now the parts are gonna be out for months.

@garyrobinson8457 4 года назад

I literally just ordered this exact unit a couple days ago for my gym commuter, how did Kev know??

@claymore5590 4 года назад

Don't worry. Amazon still has them in stock and you find plenty on eBay for the same price.

@singletona082 3 года назад

Still up for sale on Amazon, though I think Kev made the 30 tooth rigs sell out. Lowest it goes is 32 tooth. Should make for better hill climbing than the 44 I have.

@jonahnichols2158 3 года назад

@@singletona082 I was running a single speed front chainring and it was awful.

@cup_and_cone 4 года назад

Both cranks presented in this video are just generic triple chainring cranksets that are 104/64BCD (old Shimano standard)...they're just marketed as "1x" because they can be used as 1x, but can also be used 3x as was their original intent; I'm not sure what the spider mounting offset is, though (determines if it's 8/9/10 spd)...guess that's a mystery. That said, I wish these Chinese manufacturers stop with the over-the-top ugly graphics. Some people just want nice uniform color parts.

@singletona082 3 года назад

I seriously want to spray this crankset. Stealth the bike out. I hate logos.

@jeremysart 3 года назад

Ugly graphics, and the worst names. QUEEPOW, OG-EVKIN, INBIKE.. it's like they use a random name generator that smashes two random words together.

@crazy8sdrums 4 года назад

Tip: Don't break your derailleur to get your chain freed from it. Spend $10 and get a chain breaker tool. Many bike multitools have them too. You will use the chain breaker tool often enough to justify the price.

@KevCentral 4 года назад

Chain breaker is handy, but I try to give multiple options.

@c.brown7625 4 года назад

I suppose you could also use bolt or sheet metal cutters. I personally like to try to salvage old parts. You never know when your junk might be just what the next guy needs.

@thecannabiskidfortier6219 4 года назад

I had a front derailleur in the past that had a rivet through it and at the time didn't have a chain break so I drilled out the rivet and when I was done with it I put a bolt and nut on it and put it on another bike.

@redkabuki 4 года назад

Highly recommend as the added benefit of shortening the chain that no longer has to go around a 42t gear can really help stop the chain drops.

@chadhladilek2281 4 года назад

The number of teeth doesn’t change where you mount the chainring. You mount it on the inside where the 2nd ring on the 3x would be to maintain optimal chain line.

@KevCentral 4 года назад

Not true. The Snail chainrings (and many others) have lip designs that mount on the inside of iXF and similar cranks. Look at an iXF on Amazon. You’ll see in the pictures they show to mount 30t on the inside, larger on the outside.

@DaveCM 4 года назад

While it is considered bad practice to cross chain, you don't shift your front to just keep optimal chain line. You shift to get the gear ratio needed. When you shift the front, you typically shift the rear along with it to maintain a steady cadence. Go to large in the front, and you shift to a larger in the rear for example. To do what I think you are saying would have you constantly shifting with big changes in cadence

@michaelsprinzeles4022 4 года назад

IMO you should be right. Makes no sense to change the chain line to a less optimal position but that is, apparently, what they have done with larger tooth chain rings.

@michaelsprinzeles4022 4 года назад

@@KevCentral Any idea why? It would seem a less optimal chain line regardless of tooth count.

@jacklo325 4 года назад

Interesting discussion. I just upgrade my nishiki colorado w/+ tires. I mounted the 32T chain ring in the inside. A few other sources i found it's recommended to add 1 spacer on the drive side of BB on the ixf. And if i had mounted the chainring on the outside, i will not be able to shift to the largest rear sprocket because of the extreme angle.

@bonka_mann 4 года назад

Interesting option. I'm glad to have gone the ixf route and be done with square taper, though.

@amduciaszx9023 3 года назад

Hows the ixf holding up today? I'm looking to convert my 3x to 1x as well and I'm thinking if the ixf is durable without quality issues? Was looking to remove the square taper BB and go hollowtech route. Am looking to replace the tourney 3x to advent x 1x setup with the ixf. What do you say? :)

@stevencole7331 4 года назад

You wonder when most of the these bikes will become one by with a threaded bottom bracket ? It's cheaper for the manufacture and maybe better for walmart as its easier for gearing so you may see less returns for bad shifting . I actually have a 28 tooth suntour ring $ 16 and purchased a 11/46 cassette , $ 46 . My budget Shimano 10 speed derailleur M6000 SGS had no problem getting to that 46 tooth cog . My capability for climbing is comparable to a 12 speed one by . So my total upgrade was $62 compared to the sram 12 speed conversion for $ 275 which isnt bad price for what you get and you dont have to change your 10 speed cranks and rear wheel as its compatible with the 10 speed components . Well done being cost effective

@molybdnum 4 года назад

Personally I think we've turned a corner with the new 3rd-party drivetrains emerging. We're now seeing stuff like FMFXTR 3x8s for $50, ZTTO 1x10 for $60. Shimano has been inflating their prices for minimal tech increases in the low-end products for years - the current big-box shifter and derailleur patterns were (at best) new in 2006 - and as a result Walmart and Schwinn et al no longer feel like the below-bottom-rung, flat face/tourney-T/Z is worth the brand recognition compared to being a decade ahead with wide-range 1x with narrow-wides & clutch deraileurs. When you're counting margins in cents on bikes built to hit $69, sure - it'll probably still be the cheapest possible parts. But the $150-250 bracket stands to gain huge amounts of utility.

@johndef5075 4 года назад

Just bought a Deore 10 speed drivetrain for $120 on ebay. All Shimano parts. 11-42 cassette, chain, shifter and clutch derailleur.

@stevencole7331 4 года назад

@@johndef5075 Good deal . Thats what I have except I replaced the 11/42 with an 11/46 cassette . My 11/42 was worn out so I decided to get a bit more climbing ability . I was worried it may not work but the Shimano derailleur had no problem getting on that 46 tooth cog

@molybdnum 4 года назад

The chief benefit of big-box bikes starting to use 1x is that new riders have less confusion learning to shift. 3x7 may give you a big number to put on a sales tag and impress laypeople, but it's just about the worst experience possible. I think everyone I've ever introduced a 3x7 to has come back in a couple weeks telling me they didn't understand how it was supposed to work and just left it in the gear that made the least noise.

@nicwelch 4 года назад

I’ve been running this exact setup for about a year now. It’s amazing. If you’re thinking of purchasing just do it.

@Trazor2k0 6 месяцев назад

Any update on how it lasted? About to get it for my bike. I heard the square taper strips out easy tho

@johndef5075 4 года назад

A torque wrench comes in handy so you dont overtighten and mushroom your square taper crank. Dont use a lot of grease. Just the lightest film. Some Shimano square taper bottom brackets have a stop to prevent overtightening on drive side. Still have to be careful on other side. Once you overtighten its not fixable.

@norms3913 2 года назад

I never worried about that cause the crank fixing bolt when it it'svery tight it won't come lose

@HikingFeral 4 года назад

Thanks for making this video, because that's the exact new set I'm buying. I'm getting the red 32 teeth, oval version and I can't wait. I never ever move out of the first chain ring round here, it's always up hill and on the downhills I just like to rest and free wheel, because I go bike packing and its not about speed for me it's about big miles with less calories.

@JsHuWa-ne6is 4 года назад

Nice video I love watching your channel!!, you should get the Schwinn Protocol 2.7 Mountain bike.

@kswsquared 4 года назад

I have the tools and I've done these steps with square taper cranks many times but I still stuck around to watch.

@curtwuollet2912 3 года назад

Easiest way: remove front derailleur, shifter, cable. Throw away. And you have a choice if you need it. Tourney front derailleur is not very impressive anyway.

@pdbike43 4 года назад

Thanks for the fun idea, inspiration and how-to, Kev! I completed a 1x8 conversion on my hybrid using the Ganopper square taper crank and a 32T chain ring (a no-decal version of the Actions you used). I've taken two 30 mile test rides including a few hills and I really enjoyed the simplified no-brainer gearing. Seems perfect for a hybrid. The original 8mm x 22mm length crank arm bolts seemed too long for a proper seal with the new apparently slimmer crank arms so I installed new 8mm x 15mm long bolts which fit and sealed perfectly. I removed the front derailleur and shift cable, but kept the Shimano brake/shifter which works perfectly. Terrific!!

@jeffreythree 4 года назад

You can use pretty much any mtb crankset to get 1x by only putting a ring of the proper BCD at the the middle spot, and even the IXF and Action cranksets are just 3x in hiding. It is why they have that milled part on the outside and the threaded posts on the inside.

@BodyKnight Год назад

One advantage of square taper BB is that you can use a different axel length to obtain the correct chain line. For example, i went from a 127mm axel to a 107mm, which is 2 whole centimeters of a jump. You can't put 8 plastic spacers in between external cup BB and the BB shell...

@navidjoug1914 4 года назад

Much more important than school

@KevCentral 4 года назад

I respect your priorities 😈

@er6nman 2 года назад

Ok! I'm lost! I've never had a 1by, but I'm considering this set-up on my next build and what has thrown me off, is the 6:21 mark about 32 and 34 tooth being placed on the outer section of the spider and 30 on the inner????? The IXF crankset shown is for a triple and that "inner" mount is for the middle ring and where all rings should be mounted, regardless of tooth count. Because using the outer mount for any size ring would throw off the chainline, Right? I've seen the question by those that purchased cranks (going off of picture in ad) and were upset that it either looked like crap because of the machined portion showing or chainline was out of wack. All just my assumption, middle ring=middle mount, regardless of tooth count. Please correct me if I'm wrong on this, before I waste money on components, I'm not gonna be happy with.

@carloswithac 4 года назад

Still have to shorten the chain.

@capjim5903 4 года назад

Why? The back derailer will act like a chain tensioner.

@SonjaTheDork 4 года назад

james wascko || it will act as a tensioner but shortening the chain a bit will allow the derailleur to put a bit more tension on the system, *theoretically* cutting down on dropped chains and missed shifts

@jacklo325 4 года назад

Wow, i was just looking for some cheap taper crankset like...15 mins ago, needed a taper set for a free bike i got.. Thanks for the link! Just bought a set. I used ixf as well, it a nice kit, but need some trial and error with the spacers on my plus size tires.

@ketmax2805 3 года назад

Converting to a 1x sounds like the dream but I sadly can't do it because I take advantage of the range of a 3x. I pretty much use every gear I have

@kevinandreszaletaandrade4461 3 года назад

Me too, I would have to go to a 1x10 just to get the same range

@ketmax2805 3 года назад

@@kevinandreszaletaandrade4461 I'm already on a 3x10 setup but even that isn't enough range for me. I often find my gearset limiting at times

@kevinandreszaletaandrade4461 3 года назад

Damn, you should go to an 11-50 staying in 3x10 I don't even think 3x11 is posible

@kevinandreszaletaandrade4461 3 года назад

By the way I plan on upgrading to a 3x10 as well, do you have any problems on the lowest gear with the chain rubbing the tire? I want a 29x2.6

@ketmax2805 3 года назад

@@kevinandreszaletaandrade4461 I don't have problems with the chain rubbing on my back tire (running 26 x 2.4) but it might vary for you. Probably better if you check in with a local bike shop

@scrooge1913 4 года назад

For those going 1x remember to buy a narrow wide chainring and if you don't have a square taper crank remover yet, just buy one I can assure you you'll use it more than you think. Also if you are going to a two piece crankset like the ixf Kev showed, I'd just go have the local bike shop remove your bottom bracket. Low end square taper bottom brackets can be really hard to remove, so if there was ever a time not to do it yourself, this would be one of those times.

@trailrider3625 4 года назад

Can you do a review on Decathlon's Rockrider AM100S ? Its a trail bike with 140mil travel front and rear and is affordable. Thx

@guskoerner75 3 года назад

Kev, Thanks for this video! I am upgrading and restoring my vintage 1989 Trek 830. This has been the most useful yet (and I've seen many) video on how to convert a low end bike shop bike to different gearing. I'm going to go through your library and see more of your work. All my riding here in Florida is flat, sometimes a modest hill. I am preparing to bike the Coast to Coast Trail which goes from the Atlantic to the Gulf of Mexico east to west. Your videos give me the confidence to attempt this upgrade. Thanks again.

@tomherron4334 4 года назад

What I don’t understand is why more bikes don’t come with 1x drive trains. It seems like it would be cheaper for manufacturers to leave off the front derailleur and shifter. Some of these bike part brand names sound like something I would come up with when I have my fingers on the wrong keys of my computer keyboard.

@JeffDeLamater 4 года назад

When marketing to entry level buyers who may not know any better, 24spd > 8-12spd.

@HoxtonLive 3 года назад

Fooker brand for pedals cracks me up every time, will it ever get old? :))

@marcodeoliveira3562 3 года назад

Kevcentral am From mozambique and I wish i could have any of the Bikes you have upgraded great work. Its a same we dont have so many mountain bike trails here.

@mvanalst2003 4 года назад

Best freaking video I have seen in literally months. Thank you so much for such a simple yet incredible video. I needed this one. I really can’t thank you enough.

@Dedthread 3 года назад

Thanks im buying that crankset

@nommchompsky 4 года назад

I say if you're gonna go this far you might as well fully commit. The tools for removing square taper bottom brackets, installing external bearing bottom brackets, and removing freewheels are all pretty cheap. The freewheel tool also usually works with cassettes. Then you just need a chain whip and maybe a stand. Perhaps also a torque wrench and some cone wrenches. After you have all of that it's pretty much necessary you get a truing stand and then follow it up with a yard full of bikes in various states of assembly. I'd say you're pretty much good to go at that point

@KevCentral 4 года назад

Financial realities might not allow that, but it’s always good to get needed bike tools when possible.

@tonichecavalari5956 4 года назад

I've been searching You Tube videos and googling for day's now ' and "Finally" I found someone that knows about what l have been looking for. And to top it off ' they are using the bicycle brand l have "Hyper" ! I have a "Hyper" 26" "Commute" with seven speed. It has a single 54T front sprocket at the crank pedal (BB) . Can a smaller sprocket be installed to make pedalling easier ? As it is now new from factory ' lt seems like l use first and second gear all the time on flat land because it's so hard to pedal. Thanks for your video and l hope you reply ! 👍

@colintracy9287 4 года назад

Kev, thank for this discovery! I finally have a 1x solution that feeds my addiction for anodized purple. Always excellent content on here

@giuliocagnetti249 4 года назад

Sunrace also makes square tapered 1x cranckset. Not easy to find though. I got one from Great Britain. Worth mention that I had to buy a bottom bracket with a longer spindle, the chainring was touching the frame... It was still a cheap option.

@ps3customgamer 4 года назад

I wouldn’t touch a cheap 1x. I’ve had cheap Bafang cranks with a motor and they flex too much so you lose power

@luigiprovencher Год назад

That crank set is currently unavailable.

@canadianpineapple9745 2 года назад

Is there a good reason to replace the BB rather than use square taper cranks?

@rzsemo6638 4 года назад

Cannot wait for that giveaway even tho I'm from India 😂

@anzaborrego399 2 года назад

Loved the instruction. Though the swap is tempting for me, it would mainly be to reduce complexity. The weight reduction might also be a good thing though. I wasn't planning it, but now I'm thinking about doing it. Thanks Kev. Love your videos.

@bindingcurve 2 года назад

Be careful, unless you have some big cogs in back, you going to hurt on climbs

@clint2627 4 года назад

i currently have a 3x8. Do you think if i switch to 1x my current 8 speed cassette will be fine for climbing ?

@pdbike43 4 года назад

Assuming you don't change your cassette, and you select a 30T or 32T 1x, then climbing with the 1x will be easier than it would be using only your current middle crank, and harder than it would be using only your current smallest crank. I ran a test this past weekend using only my 3x middle crank (38T) to get a sense of climbing on a 1x on one of my typical rides knowing it will be easier with the 32T I plan to convert to and I think I will be comfortablewith the 32T 1x. Also, the square taper crank set Kev recommended can take a second gear if that becomes necessary in your situation. For example, if it turns out that 32T is too challenging on the hills you want to climb, it is possible to keep the 32 and add a 22T ...and have a 2x...so don't throw away your front derailleur and 3x shifter (it can work with a 2x as well). The additional weight of the 22T is minimal. Of course, you can stick with your 3x..

@BruceChastain 4 года назад

great video. I'm loving these 1x products, used two of them myself now.

@Destin65 3 года назад

Good video, I have the Hyper hardtail and have gotten to really like the 1x systems, so much I had thought of converting my old 18-speed Huffy to a 1x as well, lol. But you are right, so much less complexity and things to destroy or have fail out on a trail. Especially if you're bikepacking far from home. That it also saves some weight is a bonus.

@Gojira_Wins 4 года назад

And here I am, trying my best to use the horrible, rounded bottom bracket tool I got from Amazon to take off my shimano square taper bracket so I can put on the new 1x IXF I scored for $50 on amazon. Eventually I'll get it off...

@JonathanNeighbors 4 года назад

I literally just did this to my son's bike. We bought him a used 2015 Trek Marlin 6 for $300. I went with the Marlin 6 because it had a freehub on the back and we could upgrade the cassette. It came with a 3x8 on it originally. I got a used sram x-9 10 speed group set for $60. I sold the cranks and front derailleur/shifter it came with for $40. New 10 speed chain was $30. It took me a while to find these exact same cranks on eBay but they were the only ones I found that would work with a square tapered bottom bracket. I opted to go with an oval 32t chainring. So, for less than $100, he was upgraded from a 3x8 to a 1x10. The only thing I worry about is the chain line but everything is working great so far.

@caseyb1346 4 года назад

You don't have to take the front derailleur off if you don't want to. You can use the adjustment screws to center the derailleur plates so the chain doesn't rub on them. This will also prevent chain derailments. Of course a lot of people like 1 by setup because of the weight savings and cleaner look and leaving the derailleur on kinda defeats those two points.

@stevedrake3725 4 года назад

casey b I just did this and for now I’m going to leave the derailleur on in case I change my mind later.

@caseyb1346 4 года назад

@@stevedrake3725 :) sounds good.

@simplemagi6286 4 года назад

I bought only a pos-neg chainring($5, with shorter screws) which suit for old 3-by square taper cranks, and just remove the old three chainrings, install the new one, remove the front derailleur, done.

@amermeleitor 3 года назад

i hope the day will come when the square type bb and the 3x cranks will be in the realm of surpassed forgoten nightmares

@sdqsdq6274 3 года назад

it wont , people just prefer over priced branded , unless shimano/sram starts making low cost ones

@Benri05 3 года назад

@@sdqsdq6274 non-series shimano parts are quite cheap

@BubishTheSmokingPine 4 года назад

It looks like both the IXF and the Action crank sets are 3x crank sets. You can see the screw posts on the inside where the 22 tooth ring would mount.

@BubishTheSmokingPine 4 года назад

Not that it's really a problem for a 1x setup. Just something I noticed

@KevCentral 4 года назад

These could be ran as a triple if desired

@JoshIligan 4 года назад

At last a review of that Action taper cranks. I think im gonna try that cranks because i want to change my bike to a 1× set up. Its been 4 years that i did not upgrade my bike to a 1×. Much love from the Philippines❤🇵🇭

@coreymtb420 4 года назад

It’s sad even 1500$ bikes coming with powerspline bb which doesn’t make sense well I get it’s cheap but your trying to quality too when you spend 1500...

@johndef5075 4 года назад

I thought those were old news. Got one in my toolbox somewhere......

@devildoglcpl 4 года назад

A square tapered came on my $1,200.00 Specialized Fuse. There are actually pretty "high end" square tapered bottom brackets out there. I think, even some with ceramic bearings. The cheap loose ball ones come on the Walmart bikes, mostly, but the most high end square tapered is cheaper than some Euros or, threaded as they're called. I personally like a Euro with a three piece crank, but I've seen square tapereds handling Whistler and the new park in Hickory NC.... I forgot the name of it. Seth from Seth's bike hacks just did a vid there not long ago. Anyway, the point is, Square tapered BB's can be fine, just watch how "cheap" your crank arms are if you really want to ride.

@Not_Sure_ 4 года назад

Hey Kev. What's the weight difference ? Is it 1 pound or 2 pounds ?

@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder 4 года назад

That's exactly what I did this summer with my 2019 Rockhopper 1x9 conversion, even having used the crankset left over from my XR Pro. It works quite well so I'm a happy camper. PS-I really enjoy your content.

@jodygluck4601 2 года назад

I have a 2016 Rockhopper with a 3 by, I’m thinking about doing the same.

@nickojohnodtujan2795 4 года назад

I used to have the same crankset (FMFXTR) but with Deckas 34T chainring. Love the simplicity of the 1x.

@beardedtexan7699 4 года назад

I have the same isf crank set for my $80 diamondback overdrive...i can not for the life of me get the new bottom bracket in!!!

@Wheelsanstuff 4 года назад

Had a bike shop replace my stripped 1x on my giant momentum fat tire. They had a hell of a time finding one. Pretty sure it was square taper.

@KevCentral 4 года назад

Yeah, those fat tire bottom brackets are oddballs

@therealnavitas 3 года назад

Great video! I have the same Action crank arms that I combined with a Deckas 36T chainring and BBB pedals. Great bit of kit for budget 1x conversions 👍

@papablueshirt Год назад

Looks pretty straightforward. I want to upgrade my Philodo AWD Ebike. I will probably keep the 3x, but I assume the process is the same. Thanks for the video😀

@rollandelliott 3 года назад

this is a downgrade for people that ride their MTB on pavement and occassionally take it trail riding. 30T front ring won't get you going very fast at all and quite frankly is annoying as F*** on pavement cause you have to pedal 2x faster. but great video and instructions I think I might go with a 26/36T crank and manually switch over as needed.

@practicalguy973 3 года назад

Great upgrade! I would add with the chain ring, it can go on either side of the crank but depending on the bike you want it as centered as possible between the highest and lowest gears to avoid more binding and premature drive train wear.

@pooksthepossum 2 года назад

Starting my conversation today! Tool showed up so I can pop my old cranks off. Yet again, another win from KevCentral having this video up! Super excited. Thanks for always helping us when we own big box bikes! Keep it up Kev. 💙🐨💙

@IndependenceCityMotoring 4 года назад

Instead of the Olmers crank arm removal tool, can the crank arms be hammered off? Or use a car brake pad removal tool?

@KevCentral 4 года назад

A hammer risks deforming the square mounting area on the alloy crank arm. Don’t m know about a car brake pad removal tool.

@IndependenceCityMotoring 4 года назад

@@bananasstuff3344 For something I'll use literally one time and will double the cost of a crank swap?

@terrygriss4132 6 месяцев назад

That's a down grade will be pedaling like a lunatic gearing to low.weight saving won't be much.use it as is antill its worn out then change the rear wheel to a free hub and 11t cassette and one by upfront.

@makeitgo 3 года назад

I've had 2 pairs of those crank arms. Both pedal threads stripped easily. Powering uphill caused them to strip.

@ladamyre1 4 года назад

All of these chain drive transmissions are soon to be dinosaurs. I have a Priority Turi that uses a Gates belt driving an Enviolo NuVinci CVT rear hub that has a 300% "gear" ratio, which is a misnomer of sorts since there are no conventional gears but one infinitely adjustable ratio that insures I'm always at the best pedal-rollout ratio for the road. Literally no maintenance, I don't have to lubricate a chain, let alone stress over which lubricant is best. Nor do I have a derrallieur mechanism to adjust. With all that out of the way I no longer worry about getting grease on my pants or dirtying up my friends trunk with grease when he offers to get me home if I have a flat. I'm so done with chains and derallieurs. What a relief!

@daledubose3032 4 года назад

I have installed two sets of these with success. One was on a buddies bike who is a casual neighborhood rider. The other was on my daughters bike. I've had no issues with them and will absolutely order again.

@JA-gx4hb 5 дней назад

Did this to a GT Aggressor. The crankset was "Bucklos" from Amazon, chainring was 32 tooth. The chain line was so far to the outside there was no chance making it right. Tried putting the ring inside and it only helped a little. Was so mad I ground the rivets/chainrings off the original crankset. Works fine with the remaining middle ring.

@upstatecre8 4 года назад

I have a Northrock XC00 fat bike and the factory cranks are shorter. I’d love to apply this to that bike but I’m worried the longer cranks might have my toes touching the front tire at times. Any thoughts?

@letour32rr 4 года назад

Kev, I love your videos and have been a fan for years. I did want to mention as others have about chainring location. This comes from 12 years of being a professional mechanic with multiple certifications within the cycling industry. A 1x chainring should be mounted on the inside of the crankset for proper chain line. Small adjustments, if needed, should be done with spacers on the bottom bracket shell or a longer BB Spindle, depending on what BB standard you are using. Once again, I love your channel and your projects. I’ve done this for years for fun with extra throw away parts from the shop. I built up a GMC Denali road bike with a full Campagnolo Centaur drivetrain with Campy Vento wheels. I also built up a Mongoose Deception with Shimano SLX and Rockshox Reba Fork. One of the last I did was a Mongoose XR Pro, but the crazy steep head tube and very long chainstays just never rode well.

@ralphpannone3391 3 года назад

14 mm on the crank bolt

@masterlinkmtb9277 4 года назад

I went for IXF crank set for my wife's bike. And so far its serving her well.

@matthijsjansen5838 22 дня назад

I broke 2 sets of ixf cranks , the drive side crank arms cracked in less than a year , nothing I've done wrong ,not doing jumps or anything just high millage road use , I am very disappointed . Also the bearings wear out in no time even the genuine brand name ones . So I have converted back to square taper , heavier , not quite as stiff but cheaper and more reliable .The suntour xct ones with chainring bolts seem to be good , nice price and quite stiff and they fit snail chainrings .

@jaycarneygiants 2 года назад

Hey Kev.... Can you take apart the Lectric Lite bottom bracket and give us some specs and some info on how to upgrade it?

@BorgyManotoyOnline 3 года назад

There are a lot of budget crankset 1 by in the market now (local), there are some with square holes in it which are pretty cheap like prowheel zephyr. Now I am really confused (I am noob) if this 1 by budget crankset (34T) can be used with 1x12s setup (11t-52t or 9t-50t) .. I am planning to try non-shimano budget setup only and currently my cheap bike crank also have square BB. Is it ok to use budget 1 by crankset like prowheel zephyr (34t - square hole) to use with 1x12s? Thanks in advance and sorry if the question is pretty noobish

@solarflare1008 4 года назад

Always enjoy learning from your videos. Thanks.

@AntPorr 4 года назад

Gave you a thumbs up. You shepherd the weak through the valley of darkness, you truly are your brother's keeper and the finder of lost children (to paraphrase Jules) 👏

@kyleMTBnc 2 года назад

Thanks for this video! Getting the Schwinn AL womens comp for my wife (same one you recently upgraded)... would this crankarm and chainring set up work well for a 1x conversion on it? I'm assuming it has that squared tapered bottom bracket also? Thanks!!

@Clevelanddrummer1 4 года назад

I guess I understand why upgrading big box MOUNTAIN bike pedals would be necessary, due to the amount of abuse they’d be subjected to on the trails. But can someone tell me why stock pedals are replaced immediately even on commuter bikes? I’ve never upgraded pedals on any bike EVER, and have never had a single issue

@TheRazvancristian 6 месяцев назад

Hello..so the middle standard cahinring what comes on bike when you buy it is 34 or 32?i got a carrera vulcan,3x9 speeds.i want to put a cahinring on front,wich one to use?32t or 34?

@andrewlittleton7837 4 года назад

I put one of those on my Mongoose XR Pro. So far so good. I was looking at the ixf crank and BB but decided to try this one first and not have to buy the external BB tool.

@markjmaxwell9819 6 месяцев назад

Considering changing my crankset to a 1× drivetrain I have a riveted 2× at the moment and these Action cranks look like great value with a good quality narrow wide chainring included. Only the crank removal tool and chain breaker are needed for the swap. The ability to have the chainring on either side of the crank arm can be a bonus for adjusting chain alignment but normally not needed. The benefits of swapping to a single narrow wide from two or three chainrings are obvious such as better reliability less weight and excellent chain retention. The Action cranks and the chainring are selling for an excellent price on ebay of around thirty dollars. The CLAW cranks are also great value at around thirty dollars on eBay if a crankset to suit a Hollowtech II bottom bracket is needed. 😎🇦🇺👍

@MrEKmal89 Год назад

Old video being brought up here. I bought this same set up for my original 3x7 al comp, went with the megarange in the back and this 1x up front, however the chain keeps falling off from the front even with a chain guide on it. The local bike shop said I need a front chain ring thats wide narrow that is designed for a 7/8 speed? Is/does/did anybody else have this problem? I got the square tapered ixf with the 30t snail chainring just like the video

@azovandy14.88 Год назад

I have 20 year old hardtail with XTR drivetrain carbon Spinergy cyclone wheels and stuck with the front XTR front derailleur chainrings and with new longer travel Fox forks and at a large frame for my 6’1 height weighs in at just over 16 pounds so don’t see the issue with ditching a front derailleur that works excellent

@miamiSincar 3 года назад

great video

@pentiuman 7 месяцев назад

I'm sure there are many different level bicycle enthusiasts - ones who want/need the bottom dollar cheapest solution. Others who want the highest quality choice. Still others who prefer the lightest parts - just why I'm not sure - perhaps to fly further on the sweet jumps? And others, who don't mind doing the work necessary, but still prefer to do the job just once. Are you a combination of these? I prefer to pay a little more, and get higher quality. One problem - a pet peeve of mine, is that manufacturers want the highest profit, but yet that seems at odds with many consumers who they assume want the lowest price, so many manufacturers seem willing to get that profit and maintain lower prices, by lowering the quality. I wish they wouldn't do that! Sometimes, a shortcut saves you time, and sometimes it gets you into trouble.

@anthonybiscardi320 2 года назад

Kev I just switched to a N/W for the first time I just have a couple questions since it seems hard to find these answers 1. Are N/W chain rings just louder mine seems to make a crunch noise in higher gears but inspecting the chainring I don’t see extra wear. 2 what longevity should I expect out of the cheaper N/W like snail for example?… thanks for the videos by the way love the channel

@DubstepStepper 24 дня назад

Hey man great video, so am I right in thinking I have a square taper BB a shimano on my bike , i can put square hole cranks onto it as well as square taper hole cranks? Thanks

@mramtb2865 4 года назад

We don't say guten tiden in Germany :-)

@KevCentral 4 года назад

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@clintbranscom8131 4 года назад

Thank you for this video. I literally just bought these crank arms and exact tool you are using from Amazon just the other day. Still waiting on the crank arms but now I've seen your video im really excited and more confident they will be great.

@ns671fr 3 года назад

Square taper conversion is simpler to convert but you get more of your money with just a few more bucks with a BB and better setup with that IXF. Sometimes with using the 104bcd, you have to buy shorter chain bolts too. And some chainrings don't come with the threaded side. And the 30ish teeth are always in the same spot where 3x 30ts go so its right behind the spider. 40s go in the front. 20s go in that smaller bcd threads

@gordonjones4705 Год назад

Hi kevcentral I’m currently using a 3x7 42/34/24 and considering going to a 1x7 and using a 34t upfront can you tell will I have to shorten the chain

@hbc865 Год назад

Kev thanks for this vid, I had to re-visit it, your gonna crack up- I found a "Walmart" Roadmaster in the dumpster putting some upgrades changing it to 1 x7 now also put wider bars and better shifters .

@jppt88 3 года назад

Has anyone tried this on a kids size MTB? My son has a 24 in Schwinn Thrasher with a broken outer chain guard on front chain rings(rivited/square taper). Would this crank be too long?

@monsterinyourcloset7573 4 года назад

It's totally worth it to invest in the tools and knowledge to replace your factory square taper on a big box bike. When I converted my big box fat bike from square taper 3x to a 1x Hollowtech II bottom bracket the weight difference was huge. It went from 2.6kg for the bottom bracket and cranks to 1.3kg! Cheap steel square taper BBs are HEAVY.

@johndef5075 4 года назад

Just worked on a friends Mongoose dept. store bike. Oh my God that thing is HEAVY. Almost got a hernia bringing it up from the basement. I swear the frame tubes are solid😂

@bheckner 3 года назад

Options for lower end bikes is good. Instead of having to buy another bike. Minor upgrade fix👍 Worst thing about big box bikes is the weight and lack of options. Shedding weight n keep things simple. Go have fun!

@the_nondrive_side 3 года назад

I wouldn't ever nerf my gears. Triple chainring > single. Wideband the back add a hanger extension. Ewww hyper.

@dafiltafish 3 года назад

is 1x7 really worth it? I was going to get another 3x to replace the ratty old biopace chaining i have on my mtb, but i am thinking that this paired with a lower 32 tooth first gear cassette might be a better idea even though the chainring I was looking at goes down to a 22 tooth (current is a 28). I'm trying to replicate what a 1x10 can do in terms of gear ratios if that makes any sense.