GT4
11-26-12, 06:51 PM
Just tell me the differences in performance for those of you who have ridden both.
Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Sugino zen vs FSA pro track chainring
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Scrodzilla
11-26-12, 06:55 PM
The Zen is made of better aluminum and will last a lot longer.
Kayce
11-26-12, 07:05 PM
You probably won't notice a difference.
If you do a ratio of difference in price/ difference in cost, you will see the FSA ring is where it's at.
If you do a ratio of difference in price/ difference in cost, you will see the FSA ring is where it's at.
Scrodzilla
11-26-12, 07:12 PM
You probably won't notice a difference.
+1
I was being too factual.
It really comes down to whether you're looking for Jakarta points or San Jose points.
+1
I was being too factual.
It really comes down to whether you're looking for Jakarta points or San Jose points.
xavier853
11-26-12, 07:14 PM
I like my Zen rings alot, but everyone knows I got them just for the look.
Scrodzilla
11-26-12, 07:18 PM
FSA rings are a great value and very stiff - but I've noticed on the ones I've used that the teeth get dimpled by the chain fairly easily, which doesn't happen to my Sugino rings.
xavier853
11-26-12, 07:22 PM
Also, what is the difference between these two Zen rings? Is it just the branding mark or is one a better make?
http://www.tokyofixedgear.com/eCommImages/3/0080000007087.jpg
http://businesscycles.com/graphics/zen_heads2.jpg
http://www.tokyofixedgear.com/eCommImages/3/0080000007087.jpg
http://businesscycles.com/graphics/zen_heads2.jpg
Scrodzilla
11-26-12, 07:37 PM
Branding. The Japanese ones give you more points.
Nagrom_
11-26-12, 07:40 PM
More Jakarta points. Go with the English branding for bonus SJ points.
Leukybear
11-26-12, 07:48 PM
It really comes down to whether you're looking for Jakarta points or San Jose points.
Sigged
Sigged
xavier853
11-26-12, 07:56 PM
Yup, I didnt read!
carleton
11-26-12, 09:53 PM
I own and race both brands. The only difference that I can see is that the Zen are lighter and have a better finish, which explains why they cost more.
The Zen are lighter because the backs are milled-out to remove material:
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8182/8070710969_71a1086300_z.jpg
The FSA are not. This is the reverse:
http://static.lfgss.com/attachments/16741d1256990670-d569_1.jpg
Both the front and reverse have "FSA" printed on it, but the reverse uses a smaller font.
Front:
http://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server800/af476/products/827/images/1301/FSA_PRO_TRACK__39656.1325049139.1280.1280.png
Solid rings are prefered over standard cut-out rings because the cut-out rings warp under heavy sprinters. If you aren't going to warp one, just use the standard Sugino 75 type rings, which are lighter and cheaper than the Zen:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qcQqzM_7UnQ/TBEU3Il-28I/AAAAAAAAFSM/H_HOP7fb4Bk/s1600/0510+037.jpg
The FSA are the best bang for the buck in terms of solid race gear. They are even cheaper and stronger. But, not as light as the others.
The Zen are lighter because the backs are milled-out to remove material:
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8182/8070710969_71a1086300_z.jpg
The FSA are not. This is the reverse:
http://static.lfgss.com/attachments/16741d1256990670-d569_1.jpg
Both the front and reverse have "FSA" printed on it, but the reverse uses a smaller font.
Front:
http://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server800/af476/products/827/images/1301/FSA_PRO_TRACK__39656.1325049139.1280.1280.png
Solid rings are prefered over standard cut-out rings because the cut-out rings warp under heavy sprinters. If you aren't going to warp one, just use the standard Sugino 75 type rings, which are lighter and cheaper than the Zen:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qcQqzM_7UnQ/TBEU3Il-28I/AAAAAAAAFSM/H_HOP7fb4Bk/s1600/0510+037.jpg
The FSA are the best bang for the buck in terms of solid race gear. They are even cheaper and stronger. But, not as light as the others.
carleton
11-26-12, 10:01 PM
This is race-spec equipment, all of which will perform the same for non-race use. So, with that being said, pick the one that you like the most.
carleton
11-26-12, 10:03 PM
Also, what is the difference between these two Zen rings? Is it just the branding mark or is one a better make?
http://www.tokyofixedgear.com/eCommImages/3/0080000007087.jpg
http://businesscycles.com/graphics/zen_heads2.jpg
These are the same. The only difference being the Japanese and English logos.
http://www.tokyofixedgear.com/eCommImages/3/0080000007087.jpg
http://businesscycles.com/graphics/zen_heads2.jpg
These are the same. The only difference being the Japanese and English logos.