Originally Posted by rolliepollie
Just got a Specialized Allez Sport with some Sugino crankset - think the model is RD2M, square-tapered. Never heard of that brand before and its website seems pretty generic, but anyway, for those who have used this crankset what are your experiences with them (thoughts on others are also welcome)? Mines doesn't spin as freely without the chain, like a tub-load of grease is dragging it down. It even feels like an effort rotating the crankset backwards with the chain on - does it even roll on ball bearings?! Maybe it's not "broken in" yet, but just want to know what others think of these cranks as well. Thanks.
Suppose that is a function of the BB, and not the cranks at all??
Some cheap BB are so bad they shouldn't even be stuck in a frame. Sugino has been around for years. Others including Ritchey have put their label on Sugino products.