Well, the new crankset is on! But what an adventure it was to get there, wow.

First off, kvnrn, you were right. The old crankset weighed a metric ton compared to the Dura-Ace. It's unbelievably light. I probably shed 2-3 pounds doing the swap.

But, it wasn't without problems. The new crankset is very trim and sleek, which is a positive...but it hit the front derailleur no matter how I adjusted it. So I had to disable the FD. Next problem.

I made the newbie mistake of punching the pin completely out of the chain...twice. Got fed up and bought a new chain with a master link. It's shiny too, just like the front derailleur. So now I had to get a new chain and I'm looking into getting an upgraded FD as well. By the time this is done, the only major things left to upgrade will be the rear derailleur and the wheelset. But it's been a fun adventure getting there.

Enough of that, here's some pics.







I can definitely feel a difference in how the bike rides. First gear is more difficult, but I can crank out a much better top speed. Additionally, things feel quieter and smoother...both in shifting and pedal feel. That may just be the new chain.

I'll be going on a group ride in about an hour, and I'll really be able to test it out then.
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