Originally Posted by Patriot
Why would you go lower end if you have DA? I would go with a carbon crank to replace, or I wouldn't feel right doing it.
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If your DA is the newer with outboard bearings, you are out of luck. If it is octa-link ,then there are some nice carbon CC's available in octa-link. I just got one myself, and I'm using an Ultegra BB for it.
I had a LONG response and my computer crapped out on me.
The quick response is; I have the newer DA 10 w/ outboard BB and don't want to put anymore money into my bike, it's a Specialized Roubaix Pro and I love it, but it was a LOT of money (for me at least) and just have other places that need my limited funds more at this time. I would love to have the CC for more hills and to be able to USE all the gears. I spin at about 100 rpms+ and the DD would be a good match for me. I'm just not familiar with all the terminology with BB's so I'm a little put off by the whole idea of changing the BB and crank. I've always worked on my own bikes but near on the crank or BB.
Ralph