Can you explain why?
Newtouni
Also, what is the difference between cotter and cotterless?
Newtouni
If you are thinking about muni you will need a FAT TIRE. The regular bicycle tires that come on a street uni sink immediatly into damp earth. Grippy tread is important as well. Think, “How much fun can I have for the money?” carjug
Cottered
- only found on older unis
- spindle end is round
- hole in crank is round
- crank held on spindle with a (cotter) pin
(pin needs to be greased then pounded in with a hammer)
Cotterless
- not cottered, not splined
- spindle end is a square taper
- hole in crank is square
- crank held on spindle with a nut (or some more recent models with a bolt)
(spindle taper needs to be greased then nut torqued to 35-40ft-lbs with a torque wrench. Note: this is “very tight”, tighter than can easily be done with a 3/8" socket wrench)