Mountain Biking - raceface cranks

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math2p14
10-02-02, 11:19 AM
Hi guys

I am about to order the 2003 Specialized Rockhopper Disk. I would like to know if i should upgrade the crankset from Specialized strongarm II to Raceface Prodigy XC right away or to wait for the stock one to wear off first....

thanks

a2psyklnut
10-02-02, 11:41 AM
I'd stick to the Strongarm vs. the Prodigy line. If you suggested the Tubine LP or the Next, I'd so go for it. Prodigy isn't much of an upgrade.

L8R
Hawkphoto
10-02-02, 06:56 PM
Agreed,

Wear out the Strong Arm and then upgrade to the higher end RF line... or go XTR baby (more bang for the buck)!

If you're in a hurry to upgrade, just find very steep mountains to climb and continually up and down shift from the small ring to the middle and back until the ting ting sounds turn into creaky snapping sounds! (Don't forget to replace your chain when you upgrade)

Peace

Maelstrom
10-02-02, 06:56 PM
While I am a raceface fan (BC baby) it really isn't a big enough upgrade to worry about. :)
CycleMON
10-02-02, 07:43 PM
I'm with these guys. The Race Face Prodigy is not really an upgrade from the Strong Arm cranks. The Turbines or LPs are a much better upgrade.
Mashimaro
10-03-02, 07:17 PM
it might be an upgrade if the raceface was splined and the specialized was square taper....i'm not too sure about which the specialized is..
Rich
10-04-02, 03:09 AM
Save the pennies and upgrade at a later date when crank prices come down and your strongarm is whacked!

Ride on!
riderx
10-04-02, 07:06 AM
Originally posted by Rich
Save the pennies and upgrade at a later date when crank prices come down and your strongarm is whacked!

Ride on! What he said.
MtnBikerChk
10-04-02, 07:51 AM
I have problems from day one with the race face (OEM) chainrings.

Wait - and go RF aftermarket later or XT!
fubar5
10-04-02, 08:05 AM
The Strongarms ain't that bad anyway.