Best new crankset for about $150
05-04-07, 09:39 AM
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Best new crankset for about $150
Looking for crank to install in new frame. Need 44/32/22. Bikefourms is never short of opinions... What's yours?
1. Race Face Evolve XC X-Type
2. Shimano LX
3. FSA AFTERBURNER MEGA EXO
4. Other?
1. Race Face Evolve XC X-Type
2. Shimano LX
3. FSA AFTERBURNER MEGA EXO
4. Other?
05-04-07, 06:12 PM
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OK I know this is a crappy post... but I am inclined to stick with the Shimano LX crank and wonder if I should consider anything else. The Shimano stuff is usually bulletproof and reliable. Why change? I guess I answered my own question.
05-04-07, 06:21 PM
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umm i just bought a set of shimano lx splined cranks, i will let you know on monday how i like them
05-04-07, 06:30 PM
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I dont have them myself, but i seem to see a lot of people happy with thier LX cranks. Apparently they're very stiff.
05-04-07, 07:51 PM
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I've got FSA on my Bullit,Truvativ Hussefelt on my SS and they both work well.
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05-04-07, 08:34 PM
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FSA's X-type setup is hard to beat. That would be my choice of the three.
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05-04-07, 08:45 PM
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FSA's.
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race face
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05-04-07, 08:48 PM
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Still kicking.
Hated the ones that I had for a few months. The Race Face X-type is a royal pain.
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05-05-07, 08:51 PM
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LX, Shimano (and now Campy on the road) are the only ones to figure out a good mounting system for outboard bearing cranks. Other than the not so great rings LX (and XT) are a totally bomb proof setup.
