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@luckyluke
Howdy
Have been lurking here for a bit, trying to glean info for my budget fixed conversion of an old Raleigh frame (it's been painted black, looks like an old hybrid type frame). I have also been scouring all the usual sites online, including Sheldon Brown, 63xc.com, etc, etc. But I still have a few questions that I haven't been able to answer yet, so hoping you'll be able to help. I'm still kinda green when it comes to mechanical stuff, but am learning.
Should I be looking to replace the crank/crankarms on this bike? As far as I can see, I should be able to just put a new chainring on the current spider. I'm trying to figure out if I need to remove/replace the crank and arms or not. The crank is secured by a standard bolt, not sure what size but I have the socket for it. Am probably suffering from some strange irrational foreboding that removing the crank will unleash beasties. I have the tools required (for beasties and crank).
Looking at a Goldtec track hub- what are the differences in terms of the number of drill holes- does more spokes mean the wheel will be stronger?
If I buy/build a rear wheel (rear dropouts are 135mm) and if chainline is off, will I be able to rectify this via spacing/swapping BB, without having to replace the hub? I don't want to shell out money for a hub and find out that my noobness has caused me to p*ss money away. I guess I'm asking is there a way I can make sure of the viability of this frame/project in advance?
I can post pics of any parts of the bike if that helps.
It's a little humiliating having lots of dumbass questions, but gots to start somewhere.
Thanks