Any chainset?

[D.A.L.E.]

Super quick question - Guy is selling a fixie that I want, but it's double the price I want to pay due to a super bling chainset. I have a SRAM Apex double one sitting in the shed. If I changed the chainrings (and bolts), could I just use that? (Assuming chainline and all that)

[LittleWheelsandBig]

Assuming chainline, yes but that is a big if. Many times, the single chainring needs to be on the inner position, which may limit the maximum size (chainstay clearance).

[Ian H]

Assuming chainline, yes but that is a big if. Many times, the single chainring needs to be on the inner position, which may limit the maximum size (chainstay clearance).

I have a couple of ancient SR chainsets for fixed, inner removed.  I just used a shorter axle (might be more complicated with new-fangled BBs).

[zigzag]

on a standard double outer chainring will be at 46mm chainline, whereas inner one at 40-41. it takes a bit of time and skill to get a matching chainline (with ht2 type bb's).

[D.A.L.E.]

Assuming chainline, yes but that is a big if. Many times, the single chainring needs to be on the inner position, which may limit the maximum size (chainstay clearance).

Yeah, it's a road double crankset he has on there now (with a single ring), but proper bling carbon. Without it, it would literally half the value of the bike.

[fuaran]

Put the chainring on the inner position, then you can put a bashguard on the outer.

[rogerzilla]

The Inbred was designed for an HT2 chainset - which is limiting for a fixie - but is running a short UN54 BB with Sugino XD double cranks.  There is a hair's breadth clearance between the chainring and the chainstay but it never touches.  It depends entirely on the profile of the chainstays.

[dave r]

You could just buy one of these Lasco chainsets from VeloSolo £41 plus postage.

http://www.velosolo.co.uk/lasco.html