Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Crank Arm Recommendations

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HereNT
06-24-04, 05:54 PM
I need to get myself a new set of crank arms for my Bianchi. I'd prefer 165mm, and the lighter the better. Any good sites for track parts? Recomendations of brands?

I can pick the bike up with my pinky now, but she could be lighter... I don't think having a 170 on one side and a 165 on the other is helping my knees any, either.

Thanks

ephemeralskin
06-24-04, 06:21 PM
www.businesscycles.com
pitboss
06-24-04, 08:31 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=56195&item=3684220595&rd=1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=48843&item=3684055875&rd=1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=56195&item=2252246426&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=56195&item=3685061287&rd=1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=56195&item=3685222638&rd=1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=56195&item=3684350797&rd=1

enough?

HereNT
06-24-04, 08:40 PM
Damn - you must know way better keywords than I do... I was wondering why I only got one page of hits...
pitboss
06-24-04, 09:30 PM
you need more PBR. Go for the Sugino 75s if you can land 'em
skitbraviking
06-24-04, 09:47 PM
Check the Shimano Soras out here:

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/fixed.html#kits

I have them and am pleased and they are '65s and they are cheap, about 65 bucks new and aluminum!
HereNT
06-24-04, 09:47 PM
Or to spend more time when I'm working on e-bay - I try to resist the temptation...
The Wrench
06-25-04, 05:35 AM
Soras area cheaper, but heavier. I'd go with the vintage Sugino's...solid, plus the crown stamp gets points
HereNT
06-25-04, 06:55 AM
Soras area cheaper, but heavier. I'd go with the vintage Sugino's...solid, plus the crown stamp gets points

Are you really The Wrench? That post sems a little bit out of character...

I know someone who has bought a bike just because it had a set of 171mm Suginos...

And it's payday...

Hmm...

What will I be doing before I go into work?
auk
06-25-04, 08:23 AM
Or grab a set of 105 with the hollow arms. Almost a 1/2 pound lighter than the Soras. Downside is you have to go to the Splined BB, but there again it is lighter as well....

Dave
prodigal son
06-25-04, 11:21 AM
There is also this place

http://www.bikecult.com/works/parts.html
The Wrench
06-25-04, 11:29 AM
Are you really The Wrench? That post sems a little bit out of character...
shut up and buy the Suginos.
jitensha!
06-25-04, 11:55 AM
HereNT: if you want a set of the 171 Sugino's, PM me. i've got a set i'm willing to sell...