stiffer than ultegra 6700 crankset?
09-21-11, 01:37 PM
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stiffer than ultegra 6700 crankset?
looking for something lighter than the 6700 but stiffer and english bb compatible.
does the force line up or fsa-k has some?
does the force line up or fsa-k has some?
09-21-11, 01:40 PM
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I always love these threads. I remember reading an article a few years ago discussing crankset stiffness. Basicly, a mere mortal will never notice the difference in the stiffness of a crankset as long as it is mounted to a bike. The bottom bracket area is going to flex much more than any crank ever will.
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09-21-11, 01:41 PM
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I always love these threads. I remember reading an article a few years ago discussing crankset stiffness. Basicly, a mere mortal will never notice the difference in the stiffness of a crankset as long as it is mounted to a bike. The bottom bracket area is going to flex much more than any crank ever will.
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09-21-11, 01:46 PM
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Throw the stick!!!!
I hate that FSA has gone downhill so much. I raced them for years (in the past) and I was always happy with them. 
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There really isn't anything stiffer than 6700. One of the stiffest cranks out there. It's your bottom bracket that's flexing
09-21-11, 02:22 PM
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By bottom bracket flex I believe he meant bottom bracket shell of your frame. Does anything feel weird or make noise when you spin your crank?
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OP, you're crank is fine. There are a few options for a lighter crank; there are no options for a crank that will be any appreciable improvement in performance.
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