Going to be honest. I've watched a few videos on installing these type cranksets. Yours is by far the clearest and easiest to watch. Great tutorial.

I don’t know why I find your videos so entertaining, I haven’t purchased a budget bike in decades, but I often find myself watching or listening to you for hours. If you need something unique manufactured for you reach out. I’ve got a CNC mill, CNC Lathe and Desktop Metal 3D printer that can print solid stainless steel. For that unique one-of-a-kind part.

Great video Kevin! Learned so much watching your vids. Gives me confidence to try more repairs myself. I did a square taper crank set repair on my very old Gary Fisher and now I'll be ready to take on future repair/ upgrade on my polygon! Thanks!

Lot better than what comes on the bikes from factory. Nice vid Kev!

so happy to see more how to videos again

New Subscriber..Great videos and I love that you don't shy away from big box bike models to upgrade..Lots of changes for sure with some of the selections you can find. I'll be installing an IFX crank on my Diamondback Overdrive and your video set my mind at ease of it's difficulty level..Thank you for the tutorial.

Easy to understand and nicely paced instructional video. I replaced the crankset on my old 3x bike it was square taper but good to see this style of BB.

I commented on the "Broken after 2 years" precursor to this video but have to add another "Thank you" here. I completed this install today and my Boundary feels like a new bike. I knew it had gotten crunchy but I guess I was blocking out how bad it actually was. The old bottom bracket had a handful of metal shavings in there so it was definitely shot. Now everything's nice and smooth. Thanks again for the time you take to make these videos. 👍

That’s my favorite crankset for my bike projects. I have a boys roadmaster frame (I’m 5’6 with short legs) but everything has been replaced except the headset, fork, and front wheel. It’s my commuter and I love it. I’ve had it for 3 years with no problems.

Exactly the info I needed! Doing this on my boundary soon! Thanks for the vid!

Been nervous about changing out crank on my axum. Thanks for the awesome video.

rode my ixf crank for more than 5000km already for 2 years and it's still good as new

Great video, I'm thinking of changing the crankset soon & this video is helpful. Thanks Kev Central.

I have that same Pittsburg torque wrench. I've had it for a lot of years. It has been dependable and works. White Lightening also makes some really good chain lube. It has become my go to.

Love this vid, I used your older video on how to upgrade to a 1x on a square taper bb and I’m sure this one will come in hand my when I take it a step further! My new bike is a specialized pitch and I’m planning to go 1x in the near future and this is looking like a good deal

Great install video,Kev!

Just did this! Thanks so much for your tutorial.

Just got the ixf crankset can't wait to get it installed

🤘☠️🖤 This kind of stuff is super helpful, especially in the day and age of the Ozark Trail Ridge. Any and all technical videos will be greatly appreciated.

Wonderful tips, Wonderful instruction. Thanks very much!

Thank you for sharing this library of knowledge.

Great video. I’d love to see more content like this!

Thank you brother! This video was very informative!!

Great video very informative good to see this taking time to show how to do it 👍

Nice video. Very clear and concise .

Hey kev, thanks for the warning on the bountry. No problems yet. I have it since late feb. 2020. I'll be listening for it. Lol. I check tires pressure and pedals before I ride. Love the video!!

@lougehrig3528

2 жыл бұрын

Hey kev, I have a question. You go to a bike shop to fix the bb and all they did was change the ball bearings and put every manufacturers thing back to save money and time. But they charge you for the cost of a new bb plus labor. Would you change everything for a new bb? Didn't you do a another video on the bountry about the stem ball bearings as well? My first bike was a green metallic Schwinn stingray with the banana seat and big handle bars. It took a beaten and nothing major when wrong with it. They don't build bikes like they use to.

@KevCentral

2 жыл бұрын

Hello. That’s a standard BB rebuild. Yes. I did a video on the Boundary’s headset bearings at one point. Those stingrays are classic. The rereleased a variant of that not long ago I think

Thanks. The bottom bracket bearing on my Al Comp just failed so this is really helpful.

Great video I just really enjoy your videos

Might do it myself you made it look so easy thanks

Great video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I have an Schwinn AL Comp and I'm considering doing my first project with it so this was very helpful. If you are looking for more suggestions, I'd request one of converting from freewill to cassette. From my understanding, that might be a good progression from this one, but that would help me out as well. Thanks again.

As one of the folk who made the request: Thanks Kev! This is now on the to grab list. The 'action' set has been serving well, but having an upgrade over the square taper on hand 'just in case' is nice. Really appreciate the work you put in.

@adolphaguiar2226

2 жыл бұрын

Great video im got you tune in to watch thank s keep up the good work Adolph

Just installed one on my GT hardtail. Impressed with quality at price. Got crank and a 34 tooth narrow wide chainring for $52 including tax on Amazon.

Those crank sets are such a great deal. They do a great job so unless you're a brand name hound or a pro Racer it's just the way to go.

Happy to see this video for sure! That snail crank sprocket must be an optical illusion on camera because it doesn't look round... looks oval. I almost feel like this is the type of video that should be done at the time of purchase... Step 1: You buy a Walmart bike and take it home and take all the components off the bike. Step 2: you service everything... repack by, headset, wheel hubs etc and reassemble. Step 3: then you ride knowing that the factory equipment is functioning and installed to the best possible performance it can be. Step 4: then you upgrade as you can, but at least you now know A) how to take your bike apart and B) that an upgrade is based on spec change rather then replacement of dysfunctional factory equipment do to poor installation or improper service straight from the factory or retailer.

Thanks for the video my friend kev

11:18 thats what she said.

@rubendevereaux6086

2 жыл бұрын

🤣

For non clutch derailleurs, even a small inexpensive chainguide will keep your chain in place.

I built 4 bikes with IXF crank installed on all of it. No problem at all after 2years of usage. But i dont like its BB, so I use Deore BB. As long as you diligently clean and service it, you won't have any major problem.

I just noticed you're running a Box 3 drive train. Interesting. Nice job Kev. Take care.

Thanks for the great tutorial

@KevCentral

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

That chainring wrench does come in handy

11:11 I've had the same issue with Shimano at times so dont worry. As long as you beat it off carefully and dont make a mess. Fnar fnar!

Well done 👍

Awesome 👍👍

@fatbikearcticnomad2122

2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for a Pork Chop project build

Not a bad crank set for the money, I've used mine with a 32t oval chainring

I have it, with a Deckas chainring. It works just as good as any cheaper shimano crank or something lime this

Great info! Love tutorials like this. Do you have a video on installing a fork or the workings of the head tube?

@KevCentral

2 жыл бұрын

I believe I have one for the headset and fork

Nothing boring about watching a guy wrenching on his bike! I like these vids keep them coming!!

Good job

Wow, your timing is impeccable. I was thinking of updating my drive chain.

@AidanLethabyAL

2 жыл бұрын

Follow up, are all bottom bracket the same diameter? What sort of considerations do you have to make when choosing one to purchase?

@KevCentral

2 жыл бұрын

No, but I’m the MTB world all the bikes I upgrade use a standard bsa 68~73

nothing like a good old crank job

Excellent vidéo as always. Do you know where we can get more fitting bolts for the crank arm of the ixf?

Kev, you should mention that the chain goes on the chain ring a certain way if it is a narrow-wide. I would have kept the factory crankset, since I adjust the tightness before riding, which would make the bearings last a lot longer. But I wanted to try the 32 tooth oval, so I used this IXF one. My only complaint is that the spline portion seems too short for 73mm BB by 5mm.

You can put some grease on the inside lip of the chainring bolts as they tend to bind as they are tightened.

This will most likely be my first attempt at upgrading my bike so I’m super excited to have this thorough a tutorial. One question though: when doing this myself on my Ozark Trail Ridge, how many of those spacer rings do I need and on what side? Will it be obvious somehow? Am I just trying to line the chain up in the middle of the cassette? Thanks a bunch!

excellent

Kevin, one more thing. A light coat of olive oil makes that paint and graphics shine and really pop. It brings out that metal flake to. FYI

I have a 68mm bottom bracket and can’t seem to find a manual or directions anywhere to find out how many spacers to use. Thanks for posting this.

Thanks sir

I was just looking for this video because I need to switch Aluminium comp and Axum DP

Cool vid, would this exact same set up be the exact same with the al comp? I picked up one last month from a guy from FB and want to start modding it

Ixf cranks are awesome for the price .

Also some great deals on used deore, lx, xt trx ect .

Really appreciate this video, working on a boundry now. I don't have a bike shop any where near me, I have to travel a long way to one, this will save me a trip and hard earned money!.. Any tips for removal of factory crankset/bb, or is it just basically opposite of this install?

@KevCentral

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I talk about removing the parts in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/n3pttcymY9Gac84.html

I’ve had my eyes on these since buying my budget Ozone Trail Hawk. Just have yet to see what size I need.

You hit the jackpot with that crankset. I have an IXF crankset on my hardtail that has been great! It has about 4K miles of both on and very rough trail use. My kit did not come with the fixing bolt , so I have basically hand fit it. I can't find the thread length of the fixing bolt published anywhere. Do you or anyone happen to know what the thread length of the fixing bolt?

@mdgeist472

2 жыл бұрын

I used an alloy M19 fixing bolt with thread lock. It is not very common size though. Ordered at Amazon...pricy for what it is.

If you don't have a torque wrench, you can always tighten it to German specs, Gutentight

hi sir: grate job! i wana upgrade my old bc. can i do this at 3X7 to 1X7 crankset ? i have the same old BB like u got. thanks.

I didn’t but this crankset cause I wanted a better bottom bracket so I bought a more expensive one and it stripped out after I hit a jump hopefully this one proves better on the trails I’m getting this one maybe next this Monday

30t chainrings usually come threaded, anything bigger is bolt thru

Not a fan of IXF. For the same price, I use Prowheel Claw on my hardtails. In case anyone wants to replace the plastic crank tension bolt, IXF uses M19, Prowheel Claw uses M18 and Shimano usually uses M20 crank bolts.

@KevCentral

2 жыл бұрын

That silver crank arm in the video is a Prowheel Claw 😁. Thanks for sharing the fitting bolt sizes

@MrLmao37

2 жыл бұрын

@@KevCentral Hey Kevin how much do you want for the second crank tension bolt i crashed and broke mine on my ixf crank.

@KevCentral

2 жыл бұрын

I’m having to use it on one of the kits where I was shorted, but you can buy metal ones from Amazon. Also, if your crank is still attached and ok there is no immediate need to have the nut in place

@KillerRaptorr

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah i found that out the hard way of buying some. And yet they don't sell m19's. -.-. I lost my plastic preload for my IXF ones on my hyper. But still use the cranks. I just kinda did my own Push fit to it and it works. Plus i'm using a magnetic caden sensor wheel on it that i drilled the hole bigger to fit into place. Works well.

@KillerRaptorr

2 жыл бұрын

@opensource76 No you don't need to remove the plastic preload. That is just to get the arm tightened to the axle. Once the arm is bolted onto the axle from the 2 side arm bolts. It won't go anywhere or get loose. So you won't need to worry about the preload. So there is no need to remove it.

Kev can you please do a E-bike kit installation on the project boundary.I have the Schwinn Boundary 29er and I can’t find a E-bike kit to buy

great video! I am an amateur cyclist and am doing some upgrades on my Walmart sidewinder, 2021. do you think your setup would work for that bike? thanks!

Is that BB shell faced from the factory? Color me impressed if a Walmart bike frame comes that way. BTW, it's a good idea to brease the spli es on the spindle before you install the non-drive crank arm. It'll help it go on easier and when you install the bearing preload bolt, you won't be putting as much stress on those plastic threads. Cheers!

You should still put a thin layer of grease on any component that can have water ingress, which includes the shaft. Of course it just needs to be the thinnest of thin but some protection from the elements is better than none.

I managed to get my ixf crankset a couple years ago for like 27$ on aliexpress with free shipping

I would like to see you change the chain ring? Just the chain ring and still use the stock crank on a mongoose malus or hitch.

Can you try KOOZER XF2046 wheel sets? They look good with a great price but don't know how they perform

What's the largest front chainring you can put on the Boundary? Got a couple Boundarys for my kids at college, but they complain they are too slow on flat road given the front 30 tooth chainring. I actually have an Axum and put a 38 tooth on it without issue (one spacer on the drive side), but I know the chain stay design is different between these two bikes.

I'm dropping my polygon off tomorrow morning then picking up my trek up bottom bracket and tune up is done

I put one 2.5mm spacer on the drive side like you did (73mm BB shell). However, it looks like my chainline would be slightly better if there were no spacer. I also measured the horizontal distance between each crank and the edge of the seat tube and the drive side is approximately 3mm further away... It looks like I should run it with no spacers?

You can use this crankset for a 3 chainring setup as well right? I noticed that it has inner holes as well for an inner chainring. Are those for a 64bcd chainring?

1 day too late, I just installed mine yesterday lol. I didnt use any spacers, my BB is 73mm. Is that bad? Should I take it apart to put 1 spacer like you did? Also, been watching your videos for awhile, just realized I wasn't subscribed so I made sure to hit that button!

@johndef5075

2 жыл бұрын

You should be alright as long as crank is spinning properly. The spacers are to make up for having a 68 mm bb instead of 73.

@KevCentral

2 жыл бұрын

The spacer on the drive side that’s spec required for 73mm is to provide an offset for chain line. That said, ‘spec’ and what works can vary. I have bikes with using the same setup that have varying spacer configurations that aren’t by the book.

@coreywhite4073

2 жыл бұрын

@@KevCentral Thanks for the reply. My chainline seems good but I haven't rode it yet, I'll test it out and add it if necessary. Keep up the good work!

If only you'd shown us the crank to chain stay clearance and chain line you achieved

If it's not going in smooth and easy, you are cross-threading. It is quite easy to strip aluminum threads with a steel pedal bolt. Though, it is nowhere as bad of a day as when you strip your cylinder head's threads by cross-threading a spark plug.

@KevCentral

2 жыл бұрын

Helicoil to the rescue!

Not sure if you're still replying to comments on this particular video, but I bought one of these cranksets for a Kent Trouvaille. I installed it probably a week and a half ago and so far have had no problems, but I'm not sure if I needed spacers or not? I personally haven't figured out if I needed to have one or not, but if I do I would like to get that sorted before something catastrophic happens. Thanks in advance if you happen to reply.

Kev I have spoken with a few people and they all say I cant put a 28t chainring crank on my bike. I currently have a 30t with race face crank. Any advice or knowledge would be great. The only option I have is to go with a 30t oval. Unless I change my entire drive train. I am not sure if that will be enough. Any suggestions?

How did you determine what spacers were needed? And how did you know what side the spacer was to be placed on?

@KevCentral

2 жыл бұрын

There is a spec chart for this style setup. That said, there are cases where I’ve had to vary the spacer count and/or side to get things perfect.

That second package is a wrench for chainring bolts

I'm thinking of buying 27.5 in rims and tires for boundary. Was it worth it for you?

Don’t forget to grease the spline of the spindle and the threads of the spindle bolt!

Hi Kev I happened to be installing one as we speak on my Axum DP large in the red that's right I got L frame DP in a large frame. My IXF Crankset didn't come with any spacers. My question is do you think I could put a 34 tooth oval on my Axum? I always get confused so I do I want to put the chainlink on the inside or the outside are the crankset? Thank you brother keep up the good work. Peace!!!!

@KevCentral

2 жыл бұрын

You’ll need a spacer. I know a 32t oval works. I haven’t tried a 34, but I have one so I can try it and let you know

@janeblogs324

2 жыл бұрын

Chain should be middle of the cassette

@Tommy-pg9tl

2 жыл бұрын

@@KevCentral Ha Kev just to let you know a 34 was no problem even a 36 might work. I have another question for you whats the best way to DM you? If that's cool

@KevCentral

2 жыл бұрын

Chat via website

On another video, I asked for information on my Kent Trouvaille. I have a horrifying bottom bracket tool that has the splines tapered at the end. The bottom bracket nuts(?) are already very shallow. The tool already has a lot of play. I have stopped trying to use that and ordered a tool and torque wrench set (the one you indicated isn't available on Amazon at the moment). I'll wait until the new tool gets here before trying further. I'm reasonably sure clockwise (to the front and down as you say) is the correct direction but would appreciate a confirmation or correction of this before the tool gets here. Hope to hear back from you!

Hey Kev have you ever replaced stock wheel bearings on any of the Schwinns? Wondering what size sealed bearings they would take?

@KevCentral

2 жыл бұрын

Not in a long while. The wheels get replaced before I have to do that 😁.

@dreamweaver5869

2 жыл бұрын

@@KevCentral Would you happen to have a link to the sealed bearings or be able to measure? I’m kinda on a budget 👍

@janeblogs324

2 жыл бұрын

Surely they are cup and cone?

@dreamweaver5869

2 жыл бұрын

@@janeblogs324 I’m assuming they are cup and cone with loose bearings? I’ve seen people install sealed bearing cartridges in place of the loose bearings.

@janeblogs324

2 жыл бұрын

@@dreamweaver5869 I've only seen 1 youtuber do it. He just plonked the square sealed bearings in the round cup hole. Wouldn't even last a mile, nothing retained the bearings

Kevin are you gonna take it back out on the trail?

For quick reference, pinch bolts should be torqued to 12Nm. This seems to be the only place I can find that online.

Still good too: Front triple crankset 44/32/22 teeth to 11-36 teeth rear = great & good gear ratio. Shimano cranksets are good and last long. Good: Square ones, for example Shimano Acera or Alivio. Bottom bracket Shimano BB-UN26, this lasted about 20'000 miles. Chainrings (Acera & Alivio = steel) lasted about 10,000 miles (without changing the chain). Shimano Acera & Alivio: Good parts that are not way overpriced. Shimano Altus is also good, but chainring cannot be taken off the crankset. The rest of Shimano Altus is just awesome! But do not buy Shimano Altus, Acera or Alivio fakes from Aliexpress. Be sure to buy the original Shimano parts.

@johndef5075

Жыл бұрын

I did the math. 22-36 low gear is like a 32-51 1x. Have 32/22 front with 11-36 on my mtb. Nice tight ratios with low gearing.

what if I didn't use the tube ? and what If my non drive crank still has some spline space on the outside ?

Please help! I lost the fitting nut. What is the thread measrment? Or whrre can i find a replacement? Please help and thanks in advance

How strange is this.......I had the same crank arrive in blue yesterday from Amazon &........ wrapped in Chinese newspaper from 2019 😂👍🏻