First MM [Pedal] Bike Build: Shimano Fondriest

[Ginger]

The next logical step is to install your cranks. Again, I got two sets of Dura-Ace from the gentleman that sold me the parts swathe. He told me that one set was bent.. I don't know how you manage to bend a crank arm (RJ, your input? ), but I decided to take his word on it and use the set he told me was good. They're 172.5mm in length, nice and middle of the road, and well used, but have plenty of miles left in them.

The chainrings and self-removing crank bolts need to be installed.



Orient your chainrings properly - I screwed up the first time. The anti-drop pin on the big ring faces outward and hangs out under the crank arm. The marked surface on the little ring faces away from the crank arm, and the little arrow mark, again, lines up with the crank arm.



Get your chainring bolts, making sure you're got the correct width, grease on, and go



Next, set your stack of washer/crank bolt/self extracting cap, grease up, and install. The crank bolt and washer drop in, with the extraction bolt threading into the crank.



Admire your finished product.



Self extracting crank bolts save time and a lot of potential trouble with nasty crank pullers.

Cranks go on the bike with, you guessed it, grease, and lots of it.



Slide on, work back and forth until the splines match up. This is a pain in the ass. Tighten using Shimano's liberal torque spec. Stand back and admire your handy work. Next, repeat for the other side.



More to follow...

... next post will probably be brakes, they're fast & easy.