Crankset for new TCR Giant Advanced SL
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Crankset for new TCR Giant Advanced SL
Anyone out there know what cranksets are compatible with the new Giant Advanced SL?
I bought a Easton EC90 crankset and was told it wouldn't work because the left arm would hit the overhang on the bottom bracket shell. Can't seem to get any info from Giant or the dealer I bought the frame from. Frame has not come in yet. Looking for something light and stiffer that the std Sram crank. Thanks
I bought a Easton EC90 crankset and was told it wouldn't work because the left arm would hit the overhang on the bottom bracket shell. Can't seem to get any info from Giant or the dealer I bought the frame from. Frame has not come in yet. Looking for something light and stiffer that the std Sram crank. Thanks
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From https://velonews.competitor.com/2008/...t-season_78810:
"The TCR Advanced SL is, like many bikes in the industry today, designed as a system. It has an ISP mast, but it also integrates a new 1.125 to 1.25 tapered fork system with asymmetric bearings called Overdrive. The fork mirrors the head tube and is massive in its own right. This adds considerable steering and braking stiffness, something older TCR’s were criticized for lacking. In the rear, Giant introduces Powercore, a 86mm threadless bottom bracket shell based off Shimano’s slip fit bearing system. Right now, adapters are available for both SRAM and FSA systems. Giant is also working on a Campagnolo retrofit, which is not yet available. The massive Overdrive design is connected to the Powercore via a massive squared off down tube dubbed MegaDrive, and the rear wheel is tied into the system using asymmetric chainstays."
I hope this helps!
"The TCR Advanced SL is, like many bikes in the industry today, designed as a system. It has an ISP mast, but it also integrates a new 1.125 to 1.25 tapered fork system with asymmetric bearings called Overdrive. The fork mirrors the head tube and is massive in its own right. This adds considerable steering and braking stiffness, something older TCR’s were criticized for lacking. In the rear, Giant introduces Powercore, a 86mm threadless bottom bracket shell based off Shimano’s slip fit bearing system. Right now, adapters are available for both SRAM and FSA systems. Giant is also working on a Campagnolo retrofit, which is not yet available. The massive Overdrive design is connected to the Powercore via a massive squared off down tube dubbed MegaDrive, and the rear wheel is tied into the system using asymmetric chainstays."
I hope this helps!
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Someone at Giant is pretty keen on 'xxxxDrive' marketing wank...
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Anyone out there know what cranksets are compatible with the new Giant Advanced SL?
I bought a Easton EC90 crankset and was told it wouldn't work because the left arm would hit the overhang on the bottom bracket shell. Can't seem to get any info from Giant or the dealer I bought the frame from. Frame has not come in yet. Looking for something light and stiffer that the std Sram crank. Thanks
I bought a Easton EC90 crankset and was told it wouldn't work because the left arm would hit the overhang on the bottom bracket shell. Can't seem to get any info from Giant or the dealer I bought the frame from. Frame has not come in yet. Looking for something light and stiffer that the std Sram crank. Thanks
From what I recall the EC90, is not compatible, for the reason you have already stated. BB86 is dumb.
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Thanks everyone. That helps
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