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05-13-09, 08:48 PM
I've seen this mentioned before - does anyone know what the deal is with this crankset? It's never in stock anywhere but it's still listed prominently on the shimano web-site
My LBS ordered one for me and said it wouldn't be any problem at all, but i'm a little skeptical as you don't seem to be able to buy the thing *anywhere*
I'm building up a touring bike - i'm not dead set on this crankset or BB but i want those ring sizes and i want something sturdy.
The other option i was looking at was a Sugino with a square taper BB. It'd be cheaper that's for sure.
It's a 48-36-26, i'd be installing it in a 68mm bb shell with a 9sp cassette. Friction shifting via barcons.
The crank selection question may be better suited for the touring forum but i figured i ask here about the part..
thanks in advance for any advice or feedback about this!
My LBS ordered one for me and said it wouldn't be any problem at all, but i'm a little skeptical as you don't seem to be able to buy the thing *anywhere*
I'm building up a touring bike - i'm not dead set on this crankset or BB but i want those ring sizes and i want something sturdy.
The other option i was looking at was a Sugino with a square taper BB. It'd be cheaper that's for sure.
It's a 48-36-26, i'd be installing it in a 68mm bb shell with a 9sp cassette. Friction shifting via barcons.
The crank selection question may be better suited for the touring forum but i figured i ask here about the part..
thanks in advance for any advice or feedback about this!