[dowend]

I recently aquired a Norco 125 frame

I'm trying to set it up with standard MTB cranks with a single chain ring and guide. Anybody have any suggestions on how to do this? I'm worried that a guide is really going to mess with my chain line and shifting.

Thanks for all the help!

 

[skinny]

Have you tried the chainline yet? Make sure you try it before you start worrying about adjustment issues. If the chainline is bad, then try a different length spindle for your BB.

 

[dowend]

I've kind of tried it.

I started with a 113mm spindle, a set of race face cranks (triple ring) and no guide. When I went to install the cranks the left one hit on the bottom bracket before it was tight. So I had to go to a 118mm spindle, which I think will only affect the non-drive side(?). With the chain up on the middle ring the chainline was not too bad.

So if I put a guide in there it will move my drive side out further, which should be offset by putting a single chainring crank on (?). But will I then need a longer bottom bracket like a 123mm for the non-drive side?

I was hoping that maybe someone else that has tried this would weigh in.

Thanks,

dave