crankset question: SRAM vs. Dura-Ace
12-24-07, 11:41 PM
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crankset question: SRAM vs. Dura-Ace
the last season I was racing with FSA SL-K compact (50/36) crankset. for the next season I'm considering switching to a standard (53/39) crankset. the cassette will remain the same -- 11-26. there are couple reasons for the swap: (1) FSA is a bit too flexible and, (2) gear ratio.
however, the question came up. there are two Shimano-compatible craksets: Dura-Ace and SRAM Force. For those who had an opportunity to ride (and race) on both: which one of of them is more stiff?
however, the question came up. there are two Shimano-compatible craksets: Dura-Ace and SRAM Force. For those who had an opportunity to ride (and race) on both: which one of of them is more stiff?
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I'd get the DA crankset. Stiffer, lighter, and waaay sexier. This coming from a SRAM junkie, too.
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On a serious note, I remember reading something a while back and did some Googling and found this.
https://weightweenies.starbike.com/fo...ic.php?t=16686
Looks like Ultegra is the stiffest. Interesting because if you look at the mountain crank sets, XT was the stiffest.
https://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=60499
https://weightweenies.starbike.com/fo...ic.php?t=16686
Looks like Ultegra is the stiffest. Interesting because if you look at the mountain crank sets, XT was the stiffest.
https://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=60499
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Yeah, I had heard that Ultegra was stiffer than DA before. I think the Ultegra cranks are way uglier than the DA cranks, but on the other hand, it makes the SL a super-attractive option now.
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hmm, that's interesting note. I did not consider Ultegra, but those links may change my mind. thanks,
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Note that the article linked is from 2006. Things may have changed somewhat since then.
I have both DA and ultegra on my road and TT bikes respectively. Stifness-wise, I cannot distinguish between the two, although I weigh only 140 lbs, so any difference may be more noticeable for a heavier rider. However, the DA cranks just spin better, presumably as a result of the DA bottom bracket.
For performance/$ I'd go with ultegra crank/DA BB.
I have both DA and ultegra on my road and TT bikes respectively. Stifness-wise, I cannot distinguish between the two, although I weigh only 140 lbs, so any difference may be more noticeable for a heavier rider. However, the DA cranks just spin better, presumably as a result of the DA bottom bracket.
For performance/$ I'd go with ultegra crank/DA BB.
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the last season I was racing with FSA SL-K compact (50/36) crankset. for the next season I'm considering switching to a standard (53/39) crankset. the cassette will remain the same -- 11-26. there are couple reasons for the swap: (1) FSA is a bit too flexible and, (2) gear ratio.
however, the question came up. there are two Shimano-compatible craksets: Dura-Ace and SRAM Force. For those who had an opportunity to ride (and race) on both: which one of of them is more stiff?
however, the question came up. there are two Shimano-compatible craksets: Dura-Ace and SRAM Force. For those who had an opportunity to ride (and race) on both: which one of of them is more stiff?
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yep. I just sold off my compact sram force cranks to get a 53/39 and I ended up getting DA instead (and saved $50 in the process!)
anyone try wading through the sea of FSA while crank shopping? so many weights between model years and then trying to find which ones were problematic...no thanks!
anyone try wading through the sea of FSA while crank shopping? so many weights between model years and then trying to find which ones were problematic...no thanks!
