NJS Dromo Crankset VS. Sugino Messenger
11-20-15, 12:04 PM
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NJS Dromo Crankset VS. Sugino Messenger
For a possible singlespeed crank up front with a 9 speed cluster in the rear I am attempting to build; The wheelset will be used Mavic Open Pros with Ultegra hubs. The fork will be a Ritchey Comp with a Ritchey headset, stem and the Ritchey Classic bars. Frame is to be conjured.
I have an NJS Dromo crankset that I bought of BikeWagon a long time ago when I was just getting into road biking. uhh... still don't know a little bit of a lot of information but I'm getting there. The Dromo is a knock off and comes in at a weighty 700+ grams. Is a sleek black which is cool but I prefer high polish silver.
Is it worth it to just stick with this weighty crankset and hope for the best? Or to invest in quality and only settle for the Sugino Messenger at the least? Will I really notice that much of a difference? What are other choices for Singlespeed cranks within this price/quality range?
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I have an NJS Dromo crankset that I bought of BikeWagon a long time ago when I was just getting into road biking. uhh... still don't know a little bit of a lot of information but I'm getting there. The Dromo is a knock off and comes in at a weighty 700+ grams. Is a sleek black which is cool but I prefer high polish silver.
Is it worth it to just stick with this weighty crankset and hope for the best? Or to invest in quality and only settle for the Sugino Messenger at the least? Will I really notice that much of a difference? What are other choices for Singlespeed cranks within this price/quality range?
Thanks all
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11-20-15, 12:29 PM
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So, is this going to be a 1 x 9 geared (deraileur) bike ? If so, you need a 3/32" chainring up front, which is the only thing you need to worry about.
11-20-15, 12:30 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
NJ5 Dromo is a re-branded Andel Standard.
But yeah, you'll need a 144bcd 3/32" chainring if you want to use that crankset on anything having multiple gears in the back.
But yeah, you'll need a 144bcd 3/32" chainring if you want to use that crankset on anything having multiple gears in the back.
11-20-15, 09:42 PM
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I totally forgot about chains!! thanks for the reminder everyone.
I'm still trying to build my legs up to single speed use. Hence why I'd prefer to stick with a cluster in the back for now. Live an VERY hilly area (the word "hill" is literally within the town name...) So I'd rather face the truth that I need more conditioning rather then unmount my bike frequently.
So I can pretty much run any 3/32 chainring from a multi speed? considering the BCD is 144?
I'm still trying to build my legs up to single speed use. Hence why I'd prefer to stick with a cluster in the back for now. Live an VERY hilly area (the word "hill" is literally within the town name...) So I'd rather face the truth that I need more conditioning rather then unmount my bike frequently.
So I can pretty much run any 3/32 chainring from a multi speed? considering the BCD is 144?
11-20-15, 09:43 PM
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Dang my Sugino Triple crank is like 700 grams.
I would probably stick with what you got though it might be easier to find 3/32 chainrings in a 130 BCD that will be more suited to your build. It is hard to find less than a 44t in 144. You can always keep your NJFive crank for another build.
Though for future stuff you might want to ask in other areas of the forum as this is the SSFG area and you are building a gear-ed bike.
I would probably stick with what you got though it might be easier to find 3/32 chainrings in a 130 BCD that will be more suited to your build. It is hard to find less than a 44t in 144. You can always keep your NJFive crank for another build.
Though for future stuff you might want to ask in other areas of the forum as this is the SSFG area and you are building a gear-ed bike.
