Thread: Crank vs wheels
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Old 12-11-14 | 11:02 AM
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achoo
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Originally Posted by Jiggle
The Red bb30 crank is light and the most reasonably priced in its weight range.

BHS has that deal going with the SL23 and the set of hubs with a triplet rear for $380. SPECIAL OFFER! 24/27H Triplet (9:18) Pacenti SL23 /SL85-SL210
Damn that's a deal.

If funds are tight, BDop's DIY wheel kit is also a great deal:

DIY Alloy Wheel Kit 20/24

Not quite as light, but the BDop kit uses brass nipples, whereas the BHS one uses alloy nipples, even on the rear (were I to build that kit, I'd swap in brass nipples on the rear, and maybe even on the front).

So yeah, I'd also recommend wheels. An extra set of wheels is a lot more likely to be useful than an extra crankset. Or you could sell your old wheels for a decent return - no one's going to pay much for a used FSA crankset...
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