Still working on this project. Turns out my crankset is either bent or the rings are. And just holding a 10 speed chain all but drops between the rings anyway... So. I started thinking about new cranksets. I decided I wanted to go compact as I am not the monster I was 20 years ago. After doing some reading, thought I might want to try some 165mm crank arms, to reduce leverage issues on my old knee (already had one replaced 5 years ago.)

While looking, I got a great deal on a compact 165mm FSA Vero set. Except, the bottom bracket. Thought it was ISIS drove. But no, it is FSA's proprietary Powerdrive...

Powerdrive has 2 less splines than PowerSpline shown to the left of ISIS... Powerspline will be returned to Amazon. The ISIS was found at the local collective for $5... The proper Powerdrive BB should be here later this week.

Man, a lot has changed in 20 years... Haha...

I have a lead on a 105 compact 170mm crankset, new in box. If I don't like the 165, it was at least a cheap experience...


Needed cable stops to use the 105 Brifters. Origin8 has a neat couple products to choose from. This fits well against the stop for the original clamp on shifters.


Meantime, Picked up a cheap women's frame bike for my wife. Basically just for the drivetrain. After finding this trainer, I knew I needed a step through frame for my wife. She is disabled and her adult trike won't fit on a trainer. This setup is very solid and she can get her leg up and through. No way could she have done that on a regular bike and trainer. Adding a Schoche branded Bluetooth sensors, so she can track her speed and RPM, just like many of us...